lacmus

Meanings

• noun

  A type of plant belonging to the genus Lacca, producing a resin used in dyes and lacquer.

  - "The lacmus tree is known for its sticky resin."
  - "Lacmus is used in the production of traditional lacquerware."

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Variants

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lacing , lacings

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Etymology

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From Latin lac, meaning 'milk' or 'juice'. The name refers to the sticky, milky substance produced by the lacmus tree.

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Trivia

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1. The lacmus tree is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia.

2. Lac dye was once used extensively in China for decorating furniture and other items.

3. Lacquerware, made from lac dye and lacquer, has been produced in Japan for over a thousand years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lacquer: A type of hard, glossy finish applied to various surfaces, derived from the resin of the lacmus tree.

2. Lac dye: A natural dye obtained from the lacmus tree, used for various textiles and fabrics.

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Culture

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In literature, lacmus is often used as a symbol for something precious or valuable, due to its association with the production of valuable dyes and lacquer.

How to Memorize "lacmus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree producing a sticky, milky substance.
   - Imagine the process of extracting the resin from the tree and using it to create lacquer or dyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lacmus' with the idea of something valuable or precious.
   - Remember that it comes from a tree and produces a sticky substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lacmus is a tree that makes a sticky milk for making valuable things' to remember the meaning.

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