Lac
Definition of lac:
part of speech: noun
The term used in the E. Indies for 100, 000, primarily applied to money. At the exchange of 50c. for the rupee, a lac-$ 50, 000.
part of speech: noun
part of speech: noun
A gummy substance formed on certain trees by an insect; when melted, called shellac, and used in sealing wax, dyes, varnishes, etc.
part of speech: noun
A resinous substance, produced on trees in the East by the lac insect, used in dyeing.