doum

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English

Etymology

From Moroccan Arabic دوم (dūm), via French.

Pronunciation

Noun

doum (plural doums)

  1. The doum palm.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Moroccan Arabic دوم (dūm).

Pronunciation

Noun

doum m (plural doums)

  1. (Morocco) gingerbread tree (Hyphaene thebaica); doum palm
    Synonym: palmier doum

Further reading

Middle English

Adjective

doum

  1. Alternative form of dumb