A pale yellowish resin obtained from pine trees, used in varnishes, paints, and medicines.
From French galipon or Dutch kalepak, possibly from Turkish qala (fortress) plus pot, though the exact path is unclear. It became known in Europe through Mediterranean trade in resinous products.
Before modern plastics, galipot was essential for making varnishes and waterproofing—every sailing ship and mansion door relied on tree resins like this! The word's murky origin shows how trade words traveled from East to West through multiple languages.
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