alums

We have found lemma(root) word of alums : alum.

Definitions


[ˈaləm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a colourless astringent compound which is a hydrated double sulphate of aluminium and potassium, used in solution in dyeing and tanning


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Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin alumen, alumin- related to aluta ‘tawed leather’


[əˈlʌm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a former pupil or student of a school, college, or university; an alumnus or alumna
(e.g: a fellow Wellesley alum)


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Origin:
late 19th century: abbreviation of alumnus or alumna




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