Strong’s H6196 · Hebrew

עַרְמוֹן
ʻarmôwn
ar-mone'

Definition

the plane tree (from its smooth and shed bark)

Etymology

probably from H6191 (עָרַם);

Where the KJV renders it

  • chestnut tree

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