bassora gum

noun

bas·​so·​ra gum

ˈbas-rə-,

ˈba-sə-,

ˈbəs-rə,

ˈbə-sə-

often capitalized B

: sterculia gum

especially : a gum derived from an Asian tree (Cochlospermum gossypium)

Word History

Etymology

from Bassorah (Basra), Iraq

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