gumbo-limbo

Definitions of gumbo-limbo
  1. noun
    tropical American tree yielding a reddish resin used in cements and varnishes
    synonyms: Bursera simaruba
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    type of:
    incense tree
    any of various tropical trees of the family Burseraceae yielding fragrant gums or resins that are burned as incense
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