gam·boge (g m-b j , -b zh)n. 1. A brownish or orange resin obtained from several trees of the genus Garcinia of south-central Asia and yielding a golden-yellow pigment. 2. A strong reddish yellow. [New Latin cambugium, gambogium, after Cambodia.] gam·boge adj. |
gamboge [gæmˈbəʊdʒ -ˈbuːʒ]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds)
a. a gum resin used as the source of a yellow pigment and as a purgative
b. the pigment made from this resin
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants)
gamboge tree any of several tropical Asian trees of the genus Garcinia, esp G. hanburyi, that yield this resin: family Clusiaceae
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Colours) a strong yellow colour Also called (for senses 1, 2) cambogia
[from New Latin gambaugium, from Cambodia]
gambogian adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | gamboge - a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative gum resin - a mixture of resin and gum |
| 2. |  gamboge - a strong yellow color yellow, yellowness - yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons |
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