terebinth
noun
ter·e·binth
ˈter-ə-ˌbin(t)th 
: a small European tree (Pistacia terebinthus) of the cashew family yielding turpentine
Word History
Etymology
Middle English terebynt, from Anglo-French terebinte, from Latin terebinthus — more at turpentine
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of terebinth was
in the 14th century
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“Terebinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terebinth. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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