shellac

English

/ʃəˈlæk/

noun
Definitions
  • A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
  • (informal) A beating; a thrashing.

Etymology

Compound from English shell + English lac (milk).

Origin

English

lac

Gloss

milk

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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