Associations to the word «Gamboge»

Wiktionary

GAMBOGE, noun. One of several species of trees of genus Garcinia found in South and Southeastern Asia.
GAMBOGE, noun. The resin of the gamboge tree.
GAMBOGE, noun. A deep yellow colour.
GAMBOGE, adjective. Of a deep yellow colour.

Dictionary definition

GAMBOGE, noun. A gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative.
GAMBOGE, noun. A strong yellow color.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche