gumbo limbo

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English[edit]

Tourist tree bark

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Noun[edit]

gumbo limbo (plural gumbo limbos)

  1. A tropical American tree, Bursera simaruba, that yields an aromatic resin used in varnishes etc
    Synonym: tourist tree
    • 2011, Susan L. Hitchcock, Dry Tortugas National Park, Garden Key, Cultural Landscape Report:
      A cluster of mature gumbo limbos is planted between Bastion 1 and the small magazine, overarching the brick walkway.

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