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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
Source: Wiktionary
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