Lexic.us

Definition of Lacquer

1. Noun. A black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish.

2. Verb. Coat with lacquer. "A lacquered box from China"

3. Noun. A hard glossy coating.

Definition of Lacquer

1. n. A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol, often colored with gamboge, saffron, or the like; -- used for varnishing metals, papier- maché, and wood. The name is also given to varnishes made of other ingredients, esp. the tough, solid varnish of the Japanese, with which ornamental objects are made.

2. v. t. To cover with lacquer.

Definition of Lacquer

1. to coat with a glossy substance [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Lacquer

1. A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol, often coloured with gamboge, saffron, or the like; used for varnishing metals, papier-mache, and wood. The name is also given to varnishes made of other ingredients, especially. The tough, solid varnish of the Japanese, with which ornamental objects are made. Origin: F. Lacre a sort of sealing wax, Pg. Lacte, fr. Laca lac. See Lac the resin Alternative forms: lacker. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lacquer

lacklusters lacklustre lacks lacmus lacmuses Laconia laconian Laconian laconic laconical

laconically laconicism laconism laconisms lacquer (current term) lacquer (current term) lacquered lacquerer lacquerers lacquering

lacquers lacquerware lacquerwares lacquerwork lacquerworks lacquer tree lacquey lacqueyed lacqueying lacqueys

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