gruma

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Italian[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Possibly from a Vulgar Latin gruma, from Latin grumus, or alternatively of Germanic origin.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡru.ma/
  • Rhymes: -uma
  • Hyphenation: grù‧ma

Noun[edit]

gruma f (plural grume)

  1. tartar, argol
  2. fur, scale (in a kettle etc.)
  3. incrustation

See also[edit]

Sranan Tongo[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From English groom?

Verb[edit]

gruma

  1. to scrub