guayacan
- noun
- /ˌɡwaɪəˈkæn/
- Archaic
:
resina de guayacán
- The craftsman used guayacan to create a glossy finish on the wooden sculpture.
Examples
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In the past, doctors sometimes prescribed guayacan as a remedy for certain illnesses.
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The guayacan resin was used in traditional medicine.
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Collectors value old bottles of guayacan for their historical significance.
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The guayacan is a source of dark, aromatic gum.
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In traditional crafting, artisans often rely on guayacan resin to produce durable varnishes.
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Historically, guayacan was utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments.
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Many artisans choose guayacan because of its aromatic properties and glossy finish.
Synonyms
A dark sticky substance from a tropical tree once used as medicine
A sticky natural substance from trees used to make medicines, varnish, and incense
A sticky substance from some tropical trees that people use to make varnish and incense
A brittle scented resin used to make varnish and incense
A gum from some plants used in perfumes and incense with a strong bitter smell
A strong smelling gum from trees burned in religious ceremonies
How Aromatic
9
9.9
8
9.6
- Archaic
- Specialized
2
7.7
42
1.9
- Specialized
26
4.4
Surface Forms
Etymology
Guayacan can also mean a dark, fragrant gum or resin from the same tree, and the name comes from Spanish guayacán and the tree's native name. People once used this resin as a medicine and to make varnish, so guayacan now also means the sticky substance taken from the tree.