gommier

noun

gom·​mi·​er

ˈgämēˌā,

ˈgəm-,

-mˌyā

plural -s

: a Caribbean tree (Pachylobus excelsa) of the family Burseraceae that exudes a gum resembling incense

Word History

Etymology

French, from gomme gum

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