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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-guh m, awl-]
- /ˈæl gəm, ˈɔl-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-guh m, awl-]
- /ˈæl gəm, ˈɔl-/
Definitions of algum word
- noun algum a type of wood, mentioned in the Bible 3
- noun algum a tree mentioned in the Bible: 2 Chron. 2:8 3
- noun algum a Biblical tree, possibly the red sandalwood. II Chron. 2:8. 1
- noun algum A tree or wood mentioned in the Bible (2 Chron. ii. 8; 1 K. x. 11), possibly juniper or red sandalwood. 0
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Origin of algum
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Hebrew algūmīm (plural), variant of almuggīm
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Parts of speech for Algum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
algum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
algum usage trend in Literature
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