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noun
A yellowish fat obtained by refining the protective coat from the berries of various Asian sumacs of the genus Toxicodendron.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: sumac wax
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Japan tallow
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wax
History
From the location (Japan) where this waxy substance was first refined and used.
