Definition of COPAL

copal

Plural: copals

Noun

  • a brittle aromatic resin used in varnishes
  • A resinous exudation from various tropical trees, especially Hymenaea courbaril and Schinus terebinthifolia, used chiefly in making varnishes and printing ink.

Origin / Etymology

From Spanish copal, from Classical Nahuatl copalli (“incense”).

Scrabble Score: 9

copal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
copal is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
copal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

copal is a valid Words With Friends word