- gummous
- gum·mous
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gummous
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Gummous — Gum mous, a. [L. gummosus; cf. F. gommeux.] 1. Gumlike, or composed of gum; gummy. [1913 Webster] 2. (Med.) Of or pertaining to a gumma. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gummous — [gum′əs] adj. [L gummosus] of or like gum … English World dictionary
gummous — ˈgəməs adjective Etymology: Latin gummosus, from gummi, cummi gum + osus ose : resembling or composed of gum : gummy gummous changes in tissue … Useful english dictionary
gummous — adjective Date: 1669 resembling or composed of gum … New Collegiate Dictionary
gummous — /gum euhs/, adj. consisting of or resembling gum; gummy. [1660 70; < L gummosus, equiv. to gumm(i) GUM1 + osus OUS] * * * … Universalium
gummous — gum•mous [[t]ˈgʌm əs[/t]] adj. consisting of or resembling gum; gummy … From formal English to slang
gummous — /ˈgʌməs/ (say gumuhs) adjective consisting of or resembling gum; gummy …
gum|mose — «GUHM ohs», adjective. = gummous. (Cf. ↑gummous) … Useful english dictionary
gummose — gum·mose (gŭmʹōs ) adj. Variant of gummous. * * * … Universalium
gum — 1. noun ɡʌm a) The flesh round the teeth. Do you have a gum I could have? b) any of various viscous or sticky substances that are exuded by certain plants Syn: gingiva … Wiktionary
