algum
|al-gum|
C2
/ˈælɡəm/
valuable wood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algum' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'algummim', where 'algum' referred to a type of valuable wood.
Historical Evolution
'algummim' transformed into the Greek word 'algon', and eventually became the modern English word 'algum'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of valuable wood', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tree or wood mentioned in the Bible, often associated with the red sandalwood or a similar tree.
The temple was adorned with algum wood.
Synonyms
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