Gamboge word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "gamboge" word

[noun] a strong yellow color
[noun] a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative

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\Gam*boge"\, n. A concrete juice, or gum resin, produced by several species of trees in Siam, Ceylon, and Malabar. It is brought in masses, or cylindrical rolls, from Cambodia, or Cambogia, -- whence its name. The best kind is of a dense, compact texture, and of a beatiful reddish yellow. Taking internally, it is a strong and harsh cathartic and emetic. [Written also {camboge}.] Note: There are several kinds of gamboge, but all are derived from species of {Garcinia}, a genus of trees of the order {Guttifer[ae]}. The best Siam gamboge is thought to come from {Garcinia Hanburii}. Ceylon gamboge is from {G. Morella}. {G. pictoria}, of Western India, yields {gamboge}, and also a kind of oil called {gamboge butter}.

Synonyms for gamboge

lemon, lemon yellow, maize

See also: gum resin | yellow | yellowness |

The fun area, different aproach to word »gamboge«

Let's analyse "gamboge" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EGOBMAG. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --. .- -- -... --- --. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: gamboge: 1 + 6 + 5 = 12, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: gamboge: 7 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 7 + 5 = 32, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (2)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter

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