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gamboge

The correct spelling is gamboge.

How to pronounce gamboge

/-ˈbəʊʒ/
noun

IPA: /-ˈbəʊʒ/

Say it like: Gam-boj-e

The correct spelling is gamboge. One of several species of trees of the genus Garcinia found in South and Southeastern Asia, especially Garcinia xanthochymus.

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Meanings

noun

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

adjective

  1. 1.Of a deep yellow colour.

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