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Garcinia gummi-gutta

Garcinia gummi-gutta

9.9
A low tree from Indonesia that makes an orange-brown gum used to make paint
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The resin obtained from the Garcinia gummi-gutta tree is a valued pigment in traditional art.

Examples

  • The leaves of Garcinia gummi-gutta are glossy green and oval-shaped.

  • Many artists use Garcinia gummi-gutta for its vibrant color in their paintings.

  • Botanists study Garcinia gummi-gutta for its unique gum resin used in dyes.

  • The Garcinia gummi-gutta tree is known for its unique gum resin.

  • Many artists use Garcinia gummi-gutta for its vibrant color.

  • Botanists study Garcinia gummi-gutta for its unique gum resin used in dyes.

  • The resin obtained from the Garcinia gummi-gutta tree is a valued pigment in traditional art.

Synonyms

gamboge tree
vsGarcinia gummi-gutta
9.9

A low spreading Indonesian tree that makes orange gum used to make yellow paint

is the scientific species name for that same tree
Garcinia cambogia
vsGarcinia gummi-gutta
  • Specialized
9.5

A tropical tree from Indonesia that makes an orange-brown gum used as a paint pigment

focuses on a low spreading growth habit rather than general tropical form
Garcinia hanburyi
vsGarcinia gummi-gutta
  • Specialized
9.9

A low spreading tree from Indonesia that makes an orange brown gum used for yellow pigment

is used as a pigment generally rather than only as a yellow powdered pigment

Surface Forms

Garcinia gummi-gutta singular
Garcinia gummi-guttas plural

Morphology

Garcinia + gummi-gutta

This is a botanical Latin proper name rather than a compositional English phrase; the overall meaning (a fruit/extract used as a dietary supplement) is not derivable from the parts. One constituent ('gummi-gutta') is not an English lexical item and 'Garcinia' is a taxonomic genus name, so a B1 learner who knows the words would not reliably infer the MWE's supplement meaning.

Etymology

Garcinia gummi-gutta is the scientific name of a tree; Garcinia is named after a French plant scientist Garcin, and gummi-gutta literally means 'gum drop' because the tree makes drops of sticky resin used as a yellow 'pigment'. That's why the name points to the tree known for its gum resin.