copal

Noun

Meaning

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 dictionary

Synonyms

amber varnish ambergris mastic balsam benzoin paint cement resin asphalt bitumen lacquer camphor kauri elemi
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Hypernyms

natural resin

Hyponyms

anime kauri kauri gum copaline copalite Zanzibar copal

Phrases with the word

american copal copal varnish gum copal copal tree Accra copal Brazilian copal

Anagrams

polac

Examples

Once 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

Close letter words and terms

copaibic acid copaiva copaivic acid copal tree copal varnish copaliferous