Strasburg turpentine

noun

The resin obtained from the European silver fir (Abies taxifolia syn. Abies picea, now considered synonymous to Abies alba) which was used for a brilliant varnish.

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nounStrasburg turpentine (uncountable)

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  1. historicaluncountableThe resin obtained from the European silver fir (Abies taxifolia syn. Abies picea, now considered synonymous to Abies alba) which was used for a brilliant varnish.
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