algum
noun
al·gum
ˈal-ˌgəm also ˈȯl-
variants or less commonly almug
ˈal-ˌməg
plural -s
1
: a tree mentioned in the Old Testament, probably cypress, perhaps sandalwood or walnut
2
: red sandalwood
Word History
Etymology
from (assumed) Hebrew algōm, almōg (attested only in plural as algummīm, almuggīm)
First Known Use
1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1