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gumbo-limbo

gumbo-limbo is the alternative form of gumbo limbo.

Meaning of gumbo limbo

Noun

gumbo limbo (plural gumbo limbos)

  1. A tropical American tree, Bursera simaruba, that yields an aromatic resin used in varnishes etc
    • A cluster of mature gumbo limbos is planted between Bastion 1 and the small magazine, overarching the brick walkway.2011, Susan L. Hitchcock, Dry Tortugas National Park, Garden Key, Cultural Landscape Report
    Synonyms:
    tourist tree

Forms of gumbo-limbo

pluralgumbo-limbos

Questions about gumbo-limbo

What is gumbo-limbo the alternative form of?
Gumbo-limbo is the alternative form of gumbo limbo.

Words near gumbo-limbo in the dictionary

  1. Gumble
  2. gumbo
  3. gumbo limbo
  4. gumbo limbos
  5. gumbo z'herbes
  6. gumbo-limbo
  7. gumbo-limbos
  8. gumboil
  9. gumboils
  10. gumboot
  11. gumboot dance

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