Definitions for degum

degum de·gum

Spelling: [dee-guhm]
IPA: /diˈgʌm/

Degum is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 47 anagrams from letters in degum (degmu).

Definitions for degum

verb (used with object)

  1. to free from gum.
  2. to remove sericin from (silk filaments or yarn) by boiling in a soap solution; boil off.

Origin of degum

First recorded in 1885-90; de- + gum1

Word Value for degum
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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