Sticklac

noun

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Noun

1
Lac in its natural state, as secreted by an insect and encrusting small twigs. uncountable
"Sarkies' family firm traded in indigo, betel-nit and stick-lac."

Example

"Sarkies' family firm traded in indigo, betel-nit and stick-lac."

Etymology

From stick + lac.

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