1. Plural of lac; a resinous substance secreted by the lac insect, used in making shellac, dyes, and other products.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple quantities or batches of the substance.
2. Plural of lac; a unit of currency equal to 100,000 rupees in India and some other South Asian countries.
Usage: Used in Indian English and South Asian contexts; often written as 'lakh' in modern usage.

Examples

• The artisans imported large quantities of lacs from Southeast Asia to produce high-quality shellac.
• Traditional Indian furniture makers have used lacs for centuries in their finishing techniques.
• The inheritance was valued at several lacs of rupees.
• Lacs are harvested from the branches where lac insects have secreted their resinous coating.
• In the 19th century, lacs were a major export commodity from India to Europe.