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gengiva — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gum noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.

Senses

gengiva is used for these senses in English:

  • gum (often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.

gum — full definition

  1. noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
  2. noun Chewing gum, a soft, flavored substance chewed for pleasure but not swallowed.
  3. noun A sticky substance produced by certain plants and trees, used in adhesives and food products.
  4. verb To stick or seal something using an adhesive.
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