lac
/læk/
noun
- A resinous substance secreted by certain insects, used to make shellac and varnish.
- Lac is harvested from trees where lac insects have formed a protective coating.
- Traditional craftspeople in India have used lac for centuries to decorate jewelry.
- The artisan used lac to create a glossy finish on the wooden box.
- A dark red dye made from the lac insect, used to color fabrics and cosmetics.
- Lac produces a vibrant red that was once highly prized by textile merchants.
- Some natural lipsticks still use lac as a coloring agent.
- The ancient fabric was dyed a rich crimson using lac.
- A hundred thousand (used in Indian English, often in reference to money).
- She donated one lac to the local school fund.
- The company reported a profit of several lac this quarter.
- The new car cost him five lac rupees.