How to Spell gum

gum

gum - noun

  • The tissue that surrounds the necks of teeth and covers the alveolar parts of the jaws
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API

Etymology

Middle English gome, from Old English gōma palate; akin to Old High German guomo palate, and perhaps to Greek chaos abyss

Word family

gums, gummy

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