copal

English

Etymology

From Spanish copal, from Classical Nahuatl copalli (incense).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈkoʊpəl/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkəʊp(ə)l/

Noun

copal (countable and uncountable, plural copals)

  1. A resinous exudation from various tropical trees, especially Hymenaea courbaril and Schinus terebinthifolia, used chiefly in making varnishes and printing ink.

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French

Etymology

From Spanish copal, from Classical Nahuatl copalli (incense).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ.pal/

Noun

copal m (uncountable)

  1. copal

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Spanish

Etymology

From Classical Nahuatl copalli (incense).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /koˈpal/

Noun

copal m (uncountable)

  1. copal
  2. Any of several trees from which copal is extracted.

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