rosinous

adjective

ros·​in·​ous
ˈräzᵊnəs also ˈrȯz-
: containing or resembling rosin

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rosinous was in 1611

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“Rosinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rosinous. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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