Chinese lacquer tree

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Chinese lacquer tree (plural Chinese lacquer trees)

  1. A tree of speciesToxicodendron vernicifluum, native to Asia, whose toxic sap is used to make lacquerware.
    Synonyms: Japanese lacquer tree, Japanese sumac, varnish tree