Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant-based adhesive, made from the sap of the daphne shrub, used in ancient times for various purposes including bookbinding and art.

“The historian studied the use of diachylon in ancient Greek bookbinding techniques.”

2. noun

A type of resin or adhesive, especially one made from plants, used for binding or sticking materials together.

“The artist used diachylon to attach the delicate paper flowers to the fabric.”