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megilp

Syllabification: (me·gilp)
Pronunciation: /məˈgilp/
Definition of megilp

noun

  • a mixture of mastic resin and linseed oil added to oil paints, widely used in the 19th century.

Origin:

mid 18th century: of unknown origin

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