lac

noun

ˈlak 

: a resinous substance secreted by a scale insect (Kerria lacca) and used chiefly in the form of shellac

Word History

Etymology

Persian lak & Hindi & Urdu lākh, from Sanskrit lākṣā

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lac

• ack
• brack
• clack
• crack
• dak
• flack
• flak
• hack
• jack
• knack
• lack
• lak

Kids Definition

lac

noun

ˈlak 

: a substance given off by a scale insect and used in the manufacture of shellac, lacquers, and sealing wax