Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun turpentine

2 senses of turpentine

Sense 1
turpentine, gum terpentine -- (obtained from conifers (especially pines))
       => oleoresin -- (a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants)

Sense 2
turpentine, oil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine, turps -- (volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally)
       => essential oil, volatile oil -- (an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings)