A moth whose larvae bore into the twigs of pine and fir, causing exudation of resin and destroying the twig.

plural of turpentine moth

plural of turpentine tree

The terebinth or Cyprus turpentine, Pistacia terebinthus, the source of Cyprian turpentine. / Any of various other trees producing turpentine, now chiefly species of pine and fir.

Alternative form of Cyprus turpentine

The resin of the maritime pine (Pinus pinaster).

Alternative form of Canada turpentine

Alternative form of Cyprus turpentine

Pistacia terebinthus, a tree of lands of the eastern Mediterranean. / (now historical) A preparation from the resin of the terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus).

(now historical) The resin obtained from the European silver fir (Abies taxifolia syn. Abies picea, now considered synonymous to Abies alba) which was used for a brilliant varnish.