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Noun: colophony  ku'ló-fu-nee or 'kó-lu,fow-nee
  1. Translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments

Derived forms: colophonies

Type of: natural resin

Encyclopedia: Colophony