Pronunciation : Coom
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. G. kahm mold gathered on liquids, D. kam, Sw. kimr?k pine soot, smoke black, Icel. kam grime, film of dirt.]
Definition : Defn: Soot; coal dust; refuse matter, as the dirty grease which comes from axle boxes, or the refuse at the mouth of an oven. Phillips. Bailey.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913