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Etymology

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A calque of Ancient Greek σαρκοκόλλα (sarkokólla), from σάρξ (sárx, flesh) + κόλλα (kólla, glue, adhesive) from its traditional use sealing wounds. Compare meat glue and German Fleischleim.

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flesh glue (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) Synonym of sarcocolla as a resin.

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