noun
- a type of tree mentioned in the Bible, possibly sandalwood or red sandalwood, valued for its wood
Usage: biblical; archaic
Examples
- The temple was built using precious almug wood.
- King Solomon imported almug trees from distant lands.
- The almug wood was carved into pillars for the palace.
- Scholars debate whether almug refers to sandalwood or another species.
- The biblical text mentions almug among the finest materials.