Gamboge :: Gamboge (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..

Gambogian :: Gambogian (a.) Alt. of Gambogi.

Gambogic :: Gambogic (a.) Pertaining to, resembling, or containing, gamboge..

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