gruma

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Possibly from a Vulgar Latin gruma, from Latin grumus, or alternatively of Germanic origin.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡru.ma/
  • Rhymes: -uma
  • Hyphenation: grù‧ma

Noun

gruma f (plural grume)

  1. tartar, argol
  2. fur, scale (in a kettle etc.)
  3. incrustation

See also

Sranan Tongo

Etymology

From English groom?

Verb

gruma

  1. to scrub
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