—n. an oleo-resin secreted by several trees esp. of the genus Pinus, Pistacia, Syncarpia, or Copaifera, and used in various commercial preparations.
—v.tr. apply turpentine to.
Phrases and idioms:
Chian turpentine the type of turpentine secreted by the terebinth. oil of turpentine a volatile pungent oil distilled from turpentine, used in mixing paints and varnishes, and in medicine.
Etymology: ME f. OF ter(e)bentine f. L ter(e)binthina (resina resin) (as TEREBINTH)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.