carlock

See also: Carlock

English

Etymology

French carlock, from Russian карлу́к (karlúk).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈkɑːlɒk/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈkɑɹlɑk/

Noun

carlock (uncountable)

1. A sort of Russian isinglass, made from the air bladder of the sturgeon. Among its uses is clarifying wine, restoration, and making gelatin.

References

• “carlock”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.