almon

noun

al·​mon

ˈalˌmōn

plural -s

: a tall Philippine timber tree (Shorea eximia) with soft yellowish white wood

called also Philippine mahogany

Word History

Etymology

Bisayan

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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