gamboge

/-ˈbəʊʒ/ · noun

Meaning

One of several species of trees of the genus Garcinia found in South and Southeastern Asia, especially Garcinia xanthochymus.
The resin of the gamboge tree; a preparation of the resin used as a pigment or for medicinal purposes.
A deep yellow colour.
Of a deep yellow colour.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

lemon(English)maize(English)lemon yellow(English)camboge(English)garcinia(English)gambier(English)gambir(English)gambeer(English)pigment(English)yellow(English)word(English)used(English)

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