Bläck'-gŭm, n.
n. An American tree, of the genus Nyssa (N. multiflora), growing south of Philadelphia. The wood is solid, and not apt to split, and hence is used for the naves or hubs of wheels, and in ship-building. Gardner.
n. An American tree, of the genus Nyssa (N. multiflora), growing south of Philadelphia. The wood is solid, and not apt to split, and hence is used for the naves or hubs of wheels, and in ship-building. Gardner.