noun
odum
Odum (noun) means Another name for the iroko tree, a large West African hardwood tree valued for its durable timber. Example: “The furniture was carved from solid odum wood.”
noun
1
Another name for the iroko tree, a large West African hardwood tree valued for its durable timber.
"The furniture was carved from solid odum wood."
name
1
A surname, and a variant spelling of the surname Odom.
"Professor Odum taught ecology for over thirty years."
How to use odum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly refers to a West African hardwood tree, also known as iroko.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Is a variant of Odom.
Frequently asked questions
What does “odum” mean?
The word “odum” means another name for the iroko tree, a large West African hardwood tree valued for its durable timber. In plain terms, mostly refers to a West African hardwood tree, also known as iroko.
How do you use “odum” in a sentence?
Here is “odum” used in a sentence: “The furniture was carved from solid odum wood.”
What part of speech is “odum”?
Depending on how it is used, “odum” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “odum” have?
“Odum” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: another name for the iroko tree, a large West African hardwood tree valued for its durable timber.
