terebinth
/ˈtɛrəbɪnθ/
noun
- A small Mediterranean tree that produces a resin used in making turpentine and varnish.
- In ancient times, the terebinth was valued for its medicinal sap.
- Harvesters collect resin from the terebinth by cutting the bark.
- The terebinth tree is common in dry, rocky areas of southern Europe.