terebinth

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a Mediterranean tree yielding Chian turpentine

Etymology

From Middle English therebynte, from Old French terebinthe, from Latin terebinthus, from Ancient Greek τερέβινθος (terébinthos), from Pre-Greek. Related to turpentine and terpene.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Pistacia terebinthus

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