kumi

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • rubber
  • eraser
  • (slang) condom

Etymology

Borrowed from German Gummi (rubber, gum, brand name of German candy) derived from Latin cummi derived from Ancient Greek κόμμι (acacia gum) derived from Egyptian qmy (anointing oil).

Origin

Egyptian

qmy

Gloss

anointing oil

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