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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhm-boh lim-boh]
- /ˈgʌm boʊ ˈlɪm boʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [guhm-boh lim-boh]
- /ˈgʌm boʊ ˈlɪm boʊ/
Definitions of gumbo-limbo word
- noun plural gumbo-limbo a tropical American tree, Bursera simaruba, having reddish bark and yielding a sweet, aromatic resin used in varnishes. 1
- noun gumbo-limbo a tropical American tree (Bursera simaruba) of the bursera family, having reddish, peeling bark and an aromatic resin used in making glues, varnish, incense, etc. 0
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Origin of gumbo-limbo
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Gumbo-limbo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gumbo-limbo popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 68% 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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