spanish word copal what does it mean??

Answer 1

It means that whoever told you it was Spanish made a fool of you

Answer 2

Copal is a resin, extracted from Bursera (a plant) that the aztecs (and other cultures) used it in their rituals. It is a lot like incense, fragrant when burned, but unlike incense it cannot burn alone, so it is often burned over coal in little clay (or tin) stoves (known as brazeros).

It is very often found during this season in offerings (ofrendas) for the dearly departed.

Answer 3

as far as I know it is a plant with a peculiar smell