Definitions

1. adjective

covered or coated with resin, especially resinous sap; sticky or resinous in texture or smell.

“The resinous buds on the pine tree emitted a strong fragrance.”

2. adjective

abundant in resin or sticky substance; having a strong, sweet smell.

“The resinous scent of the forest filled the air.”

3. noun

a substance resembling resin, or a sticky sap or gum, especially that obtained from pine trees.

“The resinous substance on the plant’s leaves helped protect it from insects.”