sandarac

Definitions


[ˈsandərak], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a gum resin obtained from the alerce (cypress) of Spain and North Africa, used in making varnish


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting realgar): from Latin sandaraca, from Greek sandarakē, of Asiatic origin. The current sense dates from the mid 17th century




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