fusain

fusain Definition

fu·sain (fyo̵̅o̅′zān′, fyo̵̅o̅ zān′)

noun

a type of fine charcoal pencil prepared from the wood of the spindle tree
a drawing made with this
a type of brittle, porous, black bituminous coal having a silky luster and a fibrous structure

Etymology: Fr, orig., spindle tree < VL *fusago (gen. *fusaginis) < L fusus, a spindle

fusain Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

ring: The fusain ring components have been peeled from the rock with the kerogen.

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