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

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

A surname, and a variant spelling of the surname Odom.

"Professor Odum taught ecology for over thirty years."

How to use odum

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly refers to a West African hardwood tree, also known as iroko.

Word forms

odums plural, Odums plural

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Etymology

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.