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GALIPOT
Etymology
Noun
galipot (countable and uncountable, plural galipots)
An unrefined turpentine obtained from some European pines
Synonyms
• barras
Source: Wiktionary
Gal"i*pot, n. Etym: [F. galipot; cf. OF. garipot the wild pine or pitch tree.]
Definition: An impure resin of turpentine, hardened on the outside of pine trees by the spontaneous evaporation of its essential oil. When purified, it is called yellow pitch, white pitch, or Burgundy pitch.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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16 April 2025
RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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