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Shellac
Meaning
Noun
●
A
processed
secretion
of the
lac insect
, Coccus
lac
ca; used in
polishes
,
varnishes
etc.
●
In American English:
A
beating
; a thrashing.
Verb
●
To
coat
with shellac.
●
In American English:
To
beat
; to thrash.
●
In American English:
To
inflict
a
heavy
defeat
upon.
Sourced from
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Origin
shellac
English
lac
English
laca
Portuguese
لاک
Persian
लाख
Hindi
लक्षं
Sanskrit
लाक्षा
Sanskrit
shell
English
schelle
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
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Nylon
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Sandpaper
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Plaster
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Cornstarch
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Polyester
Vinegar
Cloth
Brush
Wood
Polish
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Denatured Alcohol
Linseed Oil
Coconut Oil
Shoe Polish
Nail Polish
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