goma

Portuguese

noun
Definitions
  • starch laundry stiffener
  • gum viscous substance exuded by certain plants
  • (Brazil) home, house

Etymology

Derived from Latin gumma, cummi derived from Ancient Greek κόμμι (acacia gum).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κόμμι

Gloss

acacia gum

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