sweet-gum

A form of sweet gum — Any of several Oriental and American trees the genus Liquidambar, having brilliant autumn coloration; their wood is used for furniture, wood pulp and plywood.

Meanings

nounsweet-gum (plural sweet-gums)

plural sweet-gums

  1. alternativeAlternative form of sweet gum.
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