Meanings
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noun
decorative objects coated with lacquer for a glossy finish
The museum displayed exquisite Japanese lacquerware.
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noun
traditional craft involving the application of lacquer to wood or metal
Lacquerware is a significant part of Asian cultural heritage.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
noun
· decorative objects coated...
lacquered goodsvarnished warelacquered craftslacquered items
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noun
· traditional craft involving...
lacquered artlacquered craftslacquered goods
Etymology
From Medieval Latin lacca ("resin from the lac insect") plus Old English -ware ("goods, articles"); via Old French lacre ("sealing wax") and Early Modern English lacquer (16th c., "varnish made from resin") into lacquerware ("decorative articles coated with lacquer").