noun
- Plural of doum; a type of palm tree native to Africa and the Middle East, bearing edible fruit.
Usage: Also spelled 'doom' or 'douma'; The fruit is sometimes called doum fruit or gingerbread fruit
Examples
- The doums grew abundantly along the Nile River.
- Doums are valued for their nutritious fruit in North African regions.
- The shade provided by doums was essential in the desert oasis.
- Traditional beverages are made from the pulp of doums.