Kauri Resin (Noun)
Meaning
Resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Kauri resin was used to make varnishes that protected the wood surfaces of old furniture.
- The craftsman mixed kauri resin with other ingredients to create a durable linoleum for the floor.
- The kauri resin, which had been buried for centuries, was unearthed by a group of fossil hunters in New Zealand.
- In the 19th century, kauri resin was highly prized for its ability to create a hard, glossy finish on wood surfaces.
- A local artist collected kauri resin from the forest floor to use in her unique handmade jewelry designs.