symbolism of the pineapple The first account of the pineapple was given by Christopher Columbus and his men, who landed on the island now known as Guadeloupe on their second voyage of discovery. 1 Columbus brought the succulent fruit back to Europe in 1493.
1. gingiva-the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth. gum. animal tissue-the tissue in the bodies of animals. mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris-the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; he stuffed his mouth with candy.
Define gingham. gingham synonyms, gingham pronunciation, gingham translation, English dictionary definition of gingham. n. A yarn-dyed cotton or cotton blend fabric usually woven in checks, plaids, or stripes. n textiles a. a cotton fabric, usually woven of two coloured yarns...