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shellacs

The correct spelling is shellacs.

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noun

Say it like: She-lla-cs

The correct spelling is shellacs. A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
  2. 2.A beating; a thrashing.

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