accroides

noun

Meaning

A yellowish or reddish-brown resin obtained from the grass trees of the genus Xanthorrhoea native to Australia.

Examples

  • The artisan applied a thin coat of accroides to the wooden surface for a glossy finish.
  • Historically, accroides was exported from Australia to Europe for use in the manufacture of high-quality lacquers.

Synonyms: grass tree resin, acaroid resin, yacca gum, botany bay gum