1. A precious wood mentioned in the Bible, believed to be a type of sandalwood or similar fragrant timber from the East, used in ancient times for fine furniture and musical instruments.
Usage: archaic; biblical; also spelled 'almug'

Examples

• The king's throne was adorned with algum wood imported from distant lands.
• In biblical texts, algum is mentioned as a material for harps and other musical instruments.
• Algum wood was highly valued in ancient times for its rarity and fragrance.
• The temple was decorated with pillars made from algum, a wood of great beauty and worth.