noun
- a resinous substance secreted by the lac insect, used to make shellac, varnish, and other products
- a unit of currency in India and some other South Asian countries, equal to 100,000 rupees
Usage: also spelled lakh
Examples
- Lac is harvested from trees in Southeast Asia and India.
- The artisan used lac to create a glossy finish on the wooden furniture.
- Shellac, derived from lac, has been used in woodworking for centuries.
- The company earned five lac rupees in profit last quarter.
- Traditional lac production remains an important industry in India.