a dark red resin obtained from various tropical plants, esp an Indian leguminous tree, Pterocarpus marsupium, used as an astringent and in tanning
Also called: kino gum
Word origin
C18: of West African origin; related to Mandingo keno
kino in American English
(ˈkinoʊ)
noun
a dark-red or reddish-brown gum obtained from certain leguminous tropical plants (esp. Pterocarpus marsupium): used in varnishes, as an astringent in medicine, etc.