Strasburg turpentine

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Noun

Strasburg turpentine (uncountable)

  1. (now 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.
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