Noun
A resinous substance flowing spontaneously from trees of Zanzibar, Madagascar, and South America (Trachylobium Hornemannianum, T. verrucosum, and Hymenaea Courbaril), and dug from earth where forests have stood in Africa; -- used chiefly in making varnishes.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOnce these statues were offered copal and fine scents, prayed to, and adorned, food was presented before them. Source: Internet
Subfossil copal can be distinguished from genuine fossil amber because it becomes tacky when a drop of a solvent such as acetone or chloroform is placed on it. Source: Internet
Night fishing was accomplished with the help of candles made from a particular type of resin similar to the copal of Mexico. Source: Internet