noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of Japan wax.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Japan wax
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
Japan tallow
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noun
Meaning 2
a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Japan wax
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wax
History
Etymology
Based on the (more common) name Japan wax, this term was coined because the substance is not actually a wax.