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gumi

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[goo-mee] / ˈgu mi /

noun

  1. a spreading shrub, Elaeagnus multiflora, of eastern Asia, having fragrant yellowish-white flowers and edible red fruit.


Etymology

Origin of gumi

From Japanese

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The largest of Japan’s yakuza organizations, the Yamaguchi- gumi, and two of its leaders will have their U.S. assets frozen and transactions barred under sanctions announced yesterday by the Treasury Department.

From BusinessWeek Feb. 24, 2012

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