naval stores
plural noun
Definition of naval stores
: products (such as turpentine, pitch, and rosin) obtained from resinous conifers and especially pines
From the M-W Editors
Origin and Etymology of naval stores
from their former use in the construction and maintenance of wooden sailing vessels
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