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kerria

kerria

9.9
A small insect that makes a sticky resin used to make shellac
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : kerria
  • The resin secreted by kerria insects is collected to make shellac.

Examples

  • Traditional crafts often use shellac derived from the kerria insect.

  • Farmers in some regions raise kerria for their valuable lac resin.

  • The kerria insect is essential for producing shellac.

  • Many artisans use kerria resin in their crafts.

  • The resin secreted by kerria insects is collected to make shellac.

  • Farmers in some regions raise kerria for their valuable lac resin.

  • Traditional crafts often use shellac derived from the kerria insect.

Synonyms

lak
vskerria
  • Indian
9.9

A small insect that makes a sticky substance used for shellac and dyes

is a taxonomic group containing species that produce lac resin for shellac

Surface Forms

kerria singular
kerrias plural

Etymology

Kerria for the insect group also takes its name from Kerr, so it can be thought of as 'Kerr's insect'. That memory link helps you recall that this kerria is a scale insect known for producing lac resin used to make shellac and dye.