almon
[ al-mohn, am-uhn ]
/ ˈæl moʊn, ˈæm ən /
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noun
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
Words nearby almon
almirah, Almirante Brown, Almodóvar, Almohad, Almohade, almon, almond, almond bark, almond cake, almond-eyed, almond meal
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