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terebinth

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛrəbɪnθ/
Definition of terebinth

noun

  • a small southern European tree which was formerly a source of turpentine and galls for use in tanning.
    • Pistacia terebinthus, family Anacardiaceae

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French therebinte, or via Latin from Greek terebinthos

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