gumbo-limbo
[ guhm-boh-lim-boh ]
noun,plural gum·bo-lim·bos.
a tropical American tree, Bursera simaruba, having reddish bark and yielding a sweet, aromatic resin used in varnishes.
Origin of gumbo-limbo
1An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; of uncertain origin
- Also called gum elemi.
Words Nearby gumbo-limbo
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Browse