Nussimbaum is a surname that originates from the Yiddish language. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈnʊsɪmbɑm/. The first syllable is pronounced as "nuhs" with a short /ʊ/ sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "sim" with a short /ɪ/ sound. The third syllable is pronounced as "baum" with a long /ɑ/ sound. It can be difficult to spell this word correctly due to its uncommon usage and possible variations in transliteration between different languages.
The word "nussimbaum" is derived from the German language. "Nuss" translates to "nut" or "walnut", while "baum" means "tree". Therefore, "nussimbaum" can be interpreted as the "nut tree" or "walnut tree" in German. This term is often used to refer to a specific species of tree called the Pterocarya fraxinifolia, which is commonly known as the Caucasian wingnut tree.