Gumfield

/ˈɡʌmˌfild/ noun

Definition

An area or region where gum-producing trees grow naturally or are cultivated in large quantities.

Etymology

Compound from 'gum' plus 'field' (area of land); refers to geographic regions known for gum tree production.

Kelly Says

Gumfields in Australia and South Africa were economic powerhouses in the 1800s and 1900s—entire towns grew up around the harvest and trade of eucalyptus and acacia gums.

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