A clear to yellow resin, obtained in Malaya from trees of the genera Shorea (Dipterocarpaceae family) and Symplocos (genus) (Symplocaceae family), used in varnishes and inks
Any of various hard resins, obtained especially from evergreentrees, notably of the genera Agathis (Araucariaceae family) and Hopea (genus) (Dipterocarpaceae family), native to southeastAsia, also used in varnishes and lacquers.
Origin
From Malay damar.
Compare Middle English dambre.
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