gambir

gam·bier

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gam-beer]
- /ˈgæm bɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gam-beer]
- /ˈgæm bɪər/

Definition of gambir word

noun gambir an astringent extract obtained from the leaves and young shoots of a tropical Asian shrub, Uncaria gambir, of the madder family, used in medicine, dyeing, tanning, etc. 1

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Origin of gambir

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30, gambier is from the Malay word gambir the name of the plant

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Parts of speech for Gambir

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gambir popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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