Gumbo-limbo Definition

gŭmbō-lĭmbō
gumbo-limbos
noun
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.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Bursera simaruba

Other Word Forms of Gumbo-limbo

Noun

Singular:
gumbo-limbo
Plural:
gumbo-limbos

Origin of Gumbo-limbo

  • Perhaps gumbo limbo (possibly of Bantu origin) (Kongo -dimbo birdlime)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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