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Definition of goumi

goumi

/ˈɡuːmi/
gou · mi
Plural:goumis
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goumi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, oval, red fruit native to East Asia, produced by the Elaeagnus multiflora shrub and noted for its astringent, tart flavor that sweetens upon full ripening.

Example

"We harvested a basket of ripe goumis from the garden to make a tart, summery jam."

2

A deciduous, nitrogen-fixing shrub (Elaeagnus multiflora) native to China, Korea, and Japan, cultivated for its edible berries and ornamental, silver-speckled foliage.

Example

"The permaculture designer recommended planting a goumi in the orchard to help naturally fertilize the surrounding fruit trees."

• Rhymes for goumi

• Nearby Words

gouger
goulash
goulburn
goumi
gourami
gourd
gourits

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'gumi' (グミ), a general term for various plants in the genus Elaeagnus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goumi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goumi
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