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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Pachak \Pa*chak"\, n. (Bot.)
     The fragrant roots of the {Saussurea Costus}, exported from
     India to China, and used for burning as incense. It is
     supposed to be the {costus} of the ancients. [Written also
     {putchuck}.]
     [1913 Webster]



















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