1. Plural of guaiac; tropical trees of the genus Guaiacum, or the hard, resinous wood from these trees.
Usage: Often used in historical or botanical contexts; The wood was historically valued for medicinal and commercial purposes
2. Plural of guaiac; a resin extracted from guaiac wood, historically used in medicine and varnishes.
Usage: Archaic or specialized medical/historical usage

Examples

• The shipbuilders prized guaiacs for their exceptional hardness and durability.
• Colonial traders exported guaiacs from the Caribbean to European markets.
• Guaiacs were once used in traditional remedies for treating syphilis.
• The dense wood of guaiacs made it ideal for making ship's pulleys and bearings.
• Early apothecaries valued guaiacs for their supposed medicinal properties.