noun Date: 14th century a water-soluble gum obtained from several acacias (especially Acacia senegal ) and used especially in the manufacture of inks, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and confections
GUM ARABIC
Meaning of GUM ARABIC in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012