gruma

Italian

Alternative forms

• gromma

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

• grumo

Sranan Tongo

Etymology

From English groom?

Verb

gruma

1. to scrub