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turpentine of Chio

turpentine of Chio is the alternative form of Cyprus turpentine.

Meaning of Cyprus turpentine

Noun

Cyprus turpentine (uncountable)

  1. A tree of species Pistacia terebinthus, of lands of the Mediterranean.
  2. (historical) A preparation from the resin of the terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus).

Questions about turpentine of Chio

What is turpentine of Chio the alternative form of?
Turpentine of Chio is the alternative form of Cyprus turpentine.

Words near turpentine of Chio in the dictionary

  1. turpentine
  2. turpentine broom
  3. turpentine camphor
  4. turpentine moth
  5. turpentine moths
  6. turpentine of Chio
  7. turpentine of Cyprus
  8. Turpentine State
  9. turpentine substitute
  10. turpentine tree
  11. turpentine trees

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