Gum

/ɡʌm/ noun

Definition

sticky substance from plants; tissue surrounding teeth

Etymology

from Old French 'gomme' from Latin 'gummi' from Greek 'kommi'

Kelly Says

Gum is nature's glue - whether it's in your mouth or on a tree!

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