Noun
malabathrum (uncountable)
A fragrant substance imported by the ancient Romans from India, believed to have been made from the leaves of a type of cinnamon or cassia.
Synonym: (India) tejpat
De re coquinaria, I, 29, 30; IX, 7 Malabathrum is among the spices that, according to Apicius, any good kitchen should contain. Source: Internet