almon
[al-mohn, am-uh n]
- a Philippine, dipterocarpaceous tree, Shorea eximia.
- the hard, yellowish-white wood of this tree, used for making furniture.
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Origin of almon
From Bisayan
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Historical Examples
But Prof. Almon Waite, toddling behind the treasure, had a metaphor of his own.
When Egypt Went BrokeHolman Day
In the case of Almon Babbitt, the Indians were proved to have been white.
Greater BritainCharles Wentworth Dilke
Almon (i. 172) specifically declares that it was written by Gordon.
Lord ChathamArchibald Phillip Primrose Rosebery
Have remained in camp; rest much appreciated; have written Dr. Almon Clark.
Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864Lemuel Abijah Abbott
Almon B. Green had been made skeptical by the unintelligible orthodox preaching.
Personal Recollections of Pardee ButlerPardee Butler