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Japan tallow

Japan tallow noun: synonym of Japan wax.

Noun

Japan tallow (countable and uncountable, plural Japan tallows)

  1. Synonym of Japan wax.
    • Japan tallow and beeswax were mixed in various proportions and the melting points, solidifying points and densities of the mixtures observed.1910, Interstate Druggist - Volume 44, page 150
    • France imports annually from Japan considerable quantities of Japan tallow, derived from the fruits of Rhus succedanea.1921, Bulletin of the Imperial Institute - Volume 19, page 520
    Synonyms:
    Japan wax

Synonyms of Japan tallow

Forms of Japan tallow

pluralJapan tallows

Origin of Japan tallow

Based on the (more common) name Japan wax, this term was coined because the substance is not actually a wax.

Questions about Japan tallow

What does Japan tallow mean?
Japan tallow means synonym of Japan wax.
What part of speech is Japan tallow?
Japan tallow is a noun.
What is the plural of Japan tallow?
The plural of Japan tallow is Japan tallows.

Words near Japan tallow in the dictionary

  1. Japan quince
  2. Japan quinces
  3. Japan rose
  4. Japan roses
  5. Japan Standard Time
  6. Japan tallow
  7. Japan tallows
  8. Japan tree lilac
  9. Japan tree lilacs
  10. Japan varnish
  11. Japan varnishes

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