Sag`a*pe"num (?), n. [L. sagapenon, sacopenium, Gr. : cf. F. sagapin, gomme sagapin, sagap'enum, Ar. sikbinaj, Per. sakbinah, sikbinah.] Med.
A fetid gum resin obtained from a species of Ferula. It has been used in hysteria, etc., but is now seldom met with.
U. S. Disp.
© Webster 1913.