colophony
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co·loph·o·ny
(kə-lŏf′ə-nē, kŏl′ə-fō′nē)n. pl. co·loph·o·nies
See rosin.
[Middle English colofonie, from Latin (rēsīna) colophōnia, (resin) of Colophon, from colophōnia, feminine of colophōnius, of Colophon, from Colophōn, Colophon (known for its pine resin).]
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colophony
(kɒˈlɒfənɪ)n
(Elements & Compounds) another name for rosin1
[C14: from Latin Colophōnia rēsina resin from Colophon]
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Noun | 1. | colophony - translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments natural resin - a plant exudate |
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