alum
6 points
English
4 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #39,989
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈælʌm/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural alums
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)