Lacquer definition

Lacquer

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WordNet

(1) A hard glossy coating

(2) A black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish

(3) Coat with lacquer

"A lacquered box from China"

WiktionaryText

A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, of a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol etc.
A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.