lacquer tree

noun

1. any of several trees yielding a resin used as lacquer, as Rhus verniciflua, of Japan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lacquer tree¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Also in the family is Toxicodendron vernicifluum, or the Japanese lacquer tree.

From Scientific American

The sap of the Chinese lacquer tree and similar species is related to poison ivy and thus toxic.

From Washington Post

Sawara cypress, yellow poplar, canoe birch, magnolia, honey locust, Chinese lacquer tree and so many more.

From Seattle Times

The cultivation of the lacquer tree and the mulberry and the raising of silk-worms were still further encouraged and extended.

From Project Gutenberg

On the other hand in the same districts lacquer trees were now seldom planted.

From Project Gutenberg