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Definition of Fustet
1. n. The wood of the Rhus Cotinus or Venice sumach, a shrub of Southern Europe, which yields a fine orange color, which, however, is not durable without a mordant.
Definition of Fustet
1. a tree which yields the dye fustic [n -S]
Medical Definition of Fustet
1. The wood of the Rhus Cptinus or Venice sumach, a shrub of Southern Europe, which yields a fine orange colour, which, however, is not durable without a mordant. Origin: F. Fustet (cf. Sp. & Pg. Fustete), LL. Fustetus, fr. L. Fustis stick, in LL, tree, See 1st Fust, and cf. Fustic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)