Meaning
A resinous exudation from various tropical trees, especially Hymenaea courbaril and Schinus terebinthifolia, used chiefly in making varnishes and printing ink.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From Spanish copal, from Classical Nahuatl copalli (“incense”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
paintresin
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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