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A fragrant liquid, used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.

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  1. A fragrant liquid, used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.
  2. n. an aromatic liquid originally obtained by distilling the leaves of the bayberry tree with rum
  3. A fragrant liquid, used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. Note: The original bay rum, from the West Indies, is prepared, it is believed, by distillation from the leaves of the bayberry (Myrcia acris). The bay rum of the Pharmacopoeia (spirit of myrcia) is prepared from oil of myrcia (bayberry), oil of orange peel, oil of pimento, alcohol, and water.