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gumbo limbos

gumbo limbos is the plural 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

Questions about gumbo limbos

What is gumbo limbos the plural of?
Gumbo limbos is the plural of gumbo limbo.

Words near gumbo limbos in the dictionary

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

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