a tropical American tree (Bursera simaruba) of the bursera family, having reddish, peeling bark and an aromatic resin used in making glues, varnish, incense, etc.
See gumbo-limbo in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(gŭmˌbō-lĭmˈbō)
nounpl.gum·bo-lim·bos
An aromatic, resinous tree (Bursera simaruba) of Florida, Central America, and the West Indies, having compound leaves and small white flowers.