"sticklac" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From stick + lac. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stick|lac}} stick + lac Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sticklac (uncountable)
  1. Lac in its natural state, as secreted by an insect and encrusting small twigs. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-sticklac-en-noun--WJiI~Kt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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