bolly gum

noun

bol·ly gum | \ ˈbälē-\

variants: or less commonly bollywood \ ˈbälēˌwu̇d \

Definition of bolly gum

1 : an Australian tree (Litsea reticulata) of the family Lauraceae with scaly bark, alternate oval leaves, and racemose flowers

2 : the wood of bolly gum

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