Gumbo-limbo (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American tree yielding a reddish resin used in cements and varnishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gumbo-limbo tree is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and the Caribbean.
- Gumbo-limbo resin has been used for centuries in the production of cements and varnishes due to its unique properties.
- The reddish resin of the gumbo-limbo tree is highly valued for its ability to waterproof and protect surfaces.
- In traditional medicine, the bark and resin of the gumbo-limbo tree have been used to treat various ailments.
- The gumbo-limbo tree is also known for its distinctive red peeling bark, which is often used as a natural dye.