colophony Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments

WordNet


Col"o*pho`ny noun
Etymology
Gr. (sc. resin, gum) resin, fr. of or from Colophon in Ionia.
Definitions
  1. Rosin.

Webster 1913