Strasburg turpentine

English

Alternative forms

Strasburgh turpentine, Strasbourg turpentine

Noun

Strasburg turpentine (uncountable)

(now historical) The resin obtained from the European silver fir (Abies taxifolia syn. Abies picea, now considered synonymous to Abies alba) which was used for a brilliant varnish.

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