gingiva en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪvə/
- /d͡ʒɪnˈd͡ʒaɪvə/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin gingīva (“gums”).
Meanings
- The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gingivae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |