Other Word Forms
- resinously adverb
- resinousness noun
- semiresinous adjective
- semiresiny adjective
- unresinous adjective
Etymology
Origin of resinous
From the Latin word rēsīnōsus, dating back to 1640–50. See resin, -ous
Example Sentences
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Oregano, especially in its dried form — which sharpens and intensifies into something almost resinous, unlike its greener, more delicate fresh counterpart — has become the backbone of my pantry cooking.
From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025
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 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
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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