English Explanatory Dictionary

lacquer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
verb
  1. To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ en-us-lacquer.ogg

Word forms

lacquer lacquers lacker lacquering lacquered

Etymology

Borrowed from French lacque (“a sort of sealing wax”), from Portuguese laca, lacca (“gum lac”), from Persian لاک (lâk), from Hindi लाख (lākh), from Sanskrit लाक्षा (lākṣā). Doublet of lac.

Synonyms

varnish

Derived words

lacquerable lacquer band lacquerer lacquerist lacquerista lacquerless lacquerlike lacquer tree lacquerware lacquerwork nail lacquer relacquer
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