# gingiva

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪvə/

## Definitions
1. The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin gingiva (“gums”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gingiva