gum resin

gum resin

noun
a plant exudation consisting of a mixture of gum and resin.

Origin:
1705–15

gum-res·i·nous, adjective
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Gum resin is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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gum resin
 
n
bdellium See also gamboge a mixture of resin and gum obtained from various plants and trees

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