gum
nounfeminine/ˈɡo.mɐ/medium
go·ma
Definitions
1An elastic, sticky substance; rubber. Also used for chewy or gelatinous sweets.
I need a rubber to erase the pencil marks.
Kids love those gummy bears.
2A candy or chewing gum.
The child asked his grandfather for a gum.
Don't chew gum in the classroom.
Common collocations
pack of gumstick of gum
Etymology
Do árabe 'qumā'.