Gingiva etymology

English

English word gingiva comes from Norman dent ((anatomy) tooth.)

Etymology of gingiva

Detailed word origin of gingiva

Dictionary entry Language Definition
dent Norman (nrf) (anatomy) tooth.
gingiva Latin (lat) (anatomy) gum (in which the teeth are set).
gingiva English (en) (anatomy) The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.