Baum

noun

Meaning

A German noun meaning tree, often appearing in English as a component of surnames or place names.

Examples

The surname Baum is of German origin and literally translates to tree.
Many German family names ending in -baum, such as Lindenbaum, refer to specific types of trees.

Synonyms: tree, timber, beam, arbor

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Baum

noun

Pronunciation: /baʊm/

Definition

A German noun meaning tree, often appearing in English as a component of surnames or place names.

Examples

The surname Baum is of German origin and literally translates to tree.
Many German family names ending in -baum, such as Lindenbaum, refer to specific types of trees.
In certain academic or historical contexts, the term Baum is used to discuss German etymology.

Synonyms of Baum

Words with a similar meaning to Baum:

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