# Japan wax

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A yellowish fat obtained by refining the protective coat from the berries of various Asian sumacs of the genus Toxicodendron.

## Etymology
From the location (Japan) where this waxy substance was first refined and used.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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