Meanings
nounwhite turpentine (uncountable)
- The resin obtained
- historicaluncountablefrom the European silver fir (Abies alba) which was used for a brilliant varnish.
- historicaluncountableor from the longleaf pine (Pinus palustris).
- historicaluncountableor from the loblolly pine (Pinus taeda).
- uncountableRhodamnia argentea, a rainforest tree of eastern Australia.
Synonyms: malletwood, white myrtle, silver leaf, silver malletwood
Synonyms & antonyms
nounRhodamnia argentea, a rainforest tree of eastern Australia.
Similar
malletwood, white myrtle, silver leaf, silver malletwood
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