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colophony

co·lop·hony

uncommon

noun

1.

translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments

Origin

From Latin colophonia (“of Colophon”) resina (“resin”); named after the Ionic city of Colophon, which was known for producing hardened resin.

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