the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A hard tumor developed from the gums.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In pathology: A small elastic tumor of the gums, most frequently a sarcoma.
n. Loosely, any other variety of neoplasm appearing in this situation.
Word Usage
"The consequences of such a mistake are illustrated by the following case: When this method was still new, the writer wished to burn away an epulis frozen in the above manner."