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单词 gumbo-limbo
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gumbo-limbo

[ guhm-boh-lim-boh ]
/ ˈgʌm boʊˈlɪm boʊ /

noun, plural gum·bo-lim·bos.

a tropical American tree, Bursera simaruba, having reddish bark and yielding a sweet, aromatic resin used in varnishes.
Also called gum elemi.

Origin of gumbo-limbo

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; of uncertain origin

Words nearby gumbo-limbo

gum band, gum benzoin, gum bichromate process, gumbo, gumboil, gumbo-limbo, gumboot, gumboots, gumbotil, gum dammar, gum digger
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