gumbo limbo

English

Tourist tree bark

Alternative forms

• gumbo-limbo

Etymology

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Noun

gumbo limbo (plural gumbo limbos)

1. A tropical American tree, Bursera simaruba, that yields an aromatic resin used in varnishes etc

   Synonym: tourist tree

   • 2011, Susan L. Hitchcock, Dry Tortugas National Park, Garden Key, Cultural Landscape Report:

     A cluster of mature gumbo limbos is planted between Bastion 1 and the small magazine, overarching the brick walkway.

Translations

tree

• Mopan: chikaj