lacquer

English

/ˈlæk.ə/, /ˈlæk.ɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
  • A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.

Etymology

Borrowed from French lacque (a sort of sealing wax) derived from Portuguese laca derived from Persian لاک derived from Hindi लाख derived from Sanskrit लाक्षा (a species of plant).

Origin

Sanskrit

लाक्षा

Gloss

a species of plant

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