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.
alveolar gingiva attached gingiva. areolar gingiva the portion attached to the alveolar process by loose areolar connective tissue. attached gingiva that portion of the gingiva which is firm and resilient and is bound to the underlying cementum and the alveolar bone, thus being immovable. Called also alveolar gingiva. free gingiva the portion that surrounds the tooth and is not directly attached to the tooth surface.