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Etymology
Origin of resinous
From the Latin word rēsīnōsus, dating back to 1640–50. See resin, -ous
Example Sentences
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A trail of musks, resinous woods and creamy florals follow him around like an orb of protection.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2024
The evocative flavor — black currants are the main ingredient in cassis liqueur — is sometimes described as musky, resinous or astringent.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2022
Regular paper only uses certain bits of wood, but kraft paper uses all types of wood including resinous pine, which is typically left out when creating regular paper products.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2022
The needles are a deep green, tough, resinous, and closely bunched, in groups of five.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 13, 2020
They were not near the Gulf now, and the air was dry and hot so that the brush cricked with heat and a good resinous smell came from it.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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