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Word: Gum
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French gomme, based on Latin gummi, from Greek kommi, from Egyptian kemai
ɡʌm
a viscous secretion of some trees and shrubs that hardens on drying but is soluble in water, and from which adhesives and other products are made.
Short Definition:viscous secretion of some trees and shrubs
chewing gum or bubble gum
a gum tree, especially a eucalyptus.
Short Definition:gum tree
kauri gum
gumboot
Word: Gum
Speech Type: Verb
ɡʌm
cover with gum or glue
Short Definition:cover with gum or glue
Examples:- we gummed the photos on to our papers
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