Resinous
(adjective)
Having the qualities of resin; sticky, brittle, and often having a strong, aromatic odor.
Origin:
From latin resina (meaning 'resin') + -ous (a suffix meaning 'full of, having the qualities of').
Examples:
- The pine tree exudes a resinous sap that is used for various products.
- The old wooden floorboards were coated with a resinous varnish that had yellowed over time.
- The resinous smoke from the incense filled the room with its sweet and heady aroma.
- The resinous material was used to seal cracks and prevent water damage to the roof.
- The resinous resin was used to make jewelry, which was popular among the ancient peoples of the region.