gingiva

Meanings

Plural: gingivae

Noun

the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gingiva (“gums”).

Synonyms

gum

Scrabble Score: 12

gingiva is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gingiva is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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