Resinous
/ˈrɛzɪnəs/noun
Containing, resembling, or producing resin.
Did you know?Ancient Egyptians used resinous substances in embalming, incense, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies, making resin part of both death rites and sacred luxury.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ῥητίνη (rhētínē)
“Resin, especially resin from a pine tree”
Classical Latin
Latin
rēsīna
“Resin or gum from trees”
Old French
Old French
resine
“Resin”
14th Century
Middle English
resyn
“A sticky substance obtained from trees”
16th Century
English
resinous
“Of or relating to resin”
Modern English
English
resinous
“Containing, resembling, or producing resin”