/ Dictionary / Index G gumbo-limbo: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: gum•bo-lim•bo Pronunciation: (gum'bō lim'bō), [key] — pl. -lim•bos. a tropical American tree, Bursera simaruba, having reddish bark and yielding a sweet, aromatic resin used in varnishes. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: gumbo-limbo (Thesaurus) gumboil gumboot Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language