TURPS

turpentine, oil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine, turps

(noun) volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

turps (uncountable)

(informal) Turpentine or turpentine substitute.

(slang, Australia, New Zealand) Any alcoholic drink.

Anagrams

• Prust, spurt

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