gomma

Italian (Fiorentino)

noun
Definitions
  • rubber, india rubber, caoutchouc
  • gum substance, chewing-gum
  • eraser, rubber
  • tyre, tire
  • (medicine) gumma

Etymology

Derived from Latin gumma, cummi derived from Ancient Greek κόμμι (acacia gum) derived from Egyptian qmy (anointing oil).

Origin

Egyptian

qmy

Gloss

anointing oil

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