colophony


co·lo·pho·ny

noun \kə-ˈlä-fə-nē, ˈkä-lə-ˌfō-\
plural co·lo·pho·nies

Definition of COLOPHONY

: rosin

Origin of COLOPHONY

Middle English colophonie, ultimately from Greek Kolophōn Colophon, an Ionian city
First Known Use: 14th century

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