gum (1)

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[L. gumma, gummi, cummi fr. Gr. kommi, resin, gum]
A resinous or resin-like substance exuded by or extracted from certain plants. It is sticky when moist but hardens while drying.

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[L. gumma, gummi, cummi fr. Gr. kommi, resin, gum]
A resinous or resin-like substance exuded by or extracted from certain plants. It is sticky when moist but hardens while drying.

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