fustic
fustic
Definition
fus·tic (fus′tik)
noun
- ☆ a tropical American tree (Chlorophora tinctoria) of the mulberry family, from whose yellow wood dyes are extracted
- any of these dyes
- any of several other woods which yield dyes
Etymology: ME fustik < OFr fustoc < Ar fustuq < Pers fistik > Gr pistakē, pistachio
Browse dictionary entries near fustic
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