"gamu" meaning in Swahili

See gamu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: Sw-ke-gamu.flac Forms: gamu class IX [canonical], gamu class X [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from English gum. Etymology templates: {{bor+|sw|en|gum}} Borrowed from English gum Head templates: {{sw-noun|n}} gamu class IX (plural gamu class X)
  1. gum (sticky substance) Categories (topical): Gums and resins
    Sense id: en-gamu-sw-noun-swpT5U-8 Categories (other): Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries, Swahili entries with incorrect language header
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