sandarac

Noun

Meaning

Realgar; red sulphide of arsenic.

A white or yellow resin obtained from a Barbary tree (Callitris quadrivalvis or Thuya articulata), and pulverized for pounce; -- probably so called from a resemblance to the mineral.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sandarach citronwood Callitris quadrivalvis sandarac tree tetraclinis articulata cyprus amber grove cedar cypress juniper conifer balsam benzoin resin
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Hypernyms

cypress wood natural resin

Phrases with the word

gum sandarac

Close letter words and terms

Sandancer sandanme sandar sandarac tree sandarach sandaracopimaric acid