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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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The vegetal, resinous scent after harvest — similar to a fresh-mowed lawn — is what brewers try to harness into a “fresh beer.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
Bornstein is more poetic: “The resinous leaves have an intoxicating fragrance.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 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
Other trees and their products join fir’s resinous spice in the seasonal bouquet.
From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2018
Will snapped off a twig, and the piney resinous smell stayed strongly on his fingers.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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