GINGIVA

gingiva, gum

(noun) the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gingiva (plural gingivae)

(anatomy) The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

12 May 2025

UNSEASONED

(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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