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- [koh-pey-buh, -pahy-buh]
- /koʊˈpeɪ bə, -ˈpaɪ bə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-pey-buh, -pahy-buh]
- /koʊˈpeɪ bə, -ˈpaɪ bə/
Definition of jesuits' resin words
- noun jesuits' resin an oleoresin obtained from several tropical, chiefly South American trees belonging to the genus Copaifera, of the legume family, used chiefly in varnishes and lacquers, for removing old oil varnish from or for brightening oil paintings, and formerly in medicine in the treatment of certain mucous-membrane conditions. 1
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Origin of jesuits' resin
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < Spanish < Portuguese < Tupi cupaiba
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jesuits' resin popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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