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Strasbourg turpentine

Strasbourg turpentine is the alternative form of Strasburg turpentine.

Meaning of Strasburg turpentine

Noun

Strasburg turpentine (uncountable)

  1. (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.

Questions about Strasbourg turpentine

What is Strasbourg turpentine the alternative form of?
Strasbourg turpentine is the alternative form of Strasburg turpentine.

Words near Strasbourg turpentine in the dictionary

  1. strapwort
  2. strapworts
  3. strasberry
  4. Strasbourg
  5. Strasbourg pie
  6. Strasbourg turpentine
  7. Strasburg
  8. Strasburg pie
  9. Strasburg turpentine
  10. Strasburgh
  11. Strasburgh turpentine

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