Noun: gamboge gam'bowj or gam'bowzh
- A gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative
"The artist added gamboge to create a vibrant yellow hue in the painting"
- A strong yellow colour
"The gamboge yellow paint made the kitchen feel sunny and cheerful";
- lemon, lemon yellow, maize
Derived forms: gamboges
Type of: gum resin, yellow, yellowness
Encyclopedia: Gamboge