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What is copalli?

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Copalli was not in the dictionary, but I thought it was incense resin or something. Is it a word?

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updated Nov 3, 2010
posted by ladysummerbrooke
They use Copal in Mexico. - Mark-Baker, Nov 3, 2010

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Welcome to the forum. You're right:

copalli - a scented resin used to make incense

updated Nov 5, 2010
posted by KevinB
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copalli... is nahuatl...

the Spanish word is "Copal"... and is what others have said... smile

from the RAE

copal. (Del nahua copalli). 1. adj. Se dice de una resina casi incolora, muy dura y sin olor ni sabor, que se emplea en barnices duros de buena calidad. U. t. c. s. m. 2. m. Nombre común a varios árboles de la familia de las Burseráceas, de los cuales se extrae la resina del mismo nombre. En México se usa para sahumar templos o casas.

updated Nov 3, 2010
edited by Tonyriva
posted by Tonyriva
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Not according to RAE

Aviso La palabra copalli no está en el Diccionario.

updated Nov 3, 2010
posted by Kiwi-Girl
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Hola:

Did a google search and found this:

...a scented resin used to make incense.

Good luck.

updated Nov 3, 2010
posted by LuisaGomezBartle