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3. gum
noun. ['ˈgʌm'] the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth.
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Etymology
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. gum
noun. ['ˈgʌm'] a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing.
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Etymology
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. gum
noun. ['ˈgʌm'] any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying.
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Etymology
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. gum
verb. ['ˈgʌm'] grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty.
Etymology
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. gum
Synonyms
Etymology
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. gum
noun. ['ˈgʌm'] cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive.
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Etymology
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. gum
noun. ['ˈgʌm'] any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum.
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Etymology
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))