English Explanatory Dictionary

terebinth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Mediterranean tree (Pistacia terebinthus and, possibly, Pistacia palaestina)

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛɹəbɪnθ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-terebbinth.wav

Word forms

terebinth terebinths

Etymology

From Middle English therebynte, from Old French terebinthe, from Latin terebinthus, from Ancient Greek τερέβινθος (terébinthos), from Pre-Greek. Related to turpentine and terpene.

Related words

terebene terebic terpene terpineol terpin tarpin turpentine

Derived words

terebinthic terebinthinate terebinthine terebinthinism
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