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almug

al·mug
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-muh g, awl-]
    • /ˈæl məg, ˈɔl-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-muh g, awl-]
    • /ˈæl məg, ˈɔl-/

Definitions of almug word

  • noun almug a type of tree or wood mentioned in the Bible, thought to be a variety of sandalwood 3
  • noun almug a tree, possibly the red sandalwood. I Kings 10:12. 1
  • noun almug algum. 0

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Origin of almug

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; cf. algum

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Parts of speech for Almug

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

almug popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

almug usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with almug

  • what is almug wood?

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