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broom

Syllabification: (broom)

Definition of broom

1a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs used for sweeping.
an implement for sweeping the ice in the game of curling.
[formerly made of twigs of broom]

2a flowering shrub with long, thin green stems and small or few leaves, that is cultivated for its profusion of flowers.
- Genera Cytisus and Genista, family Leguminosae: many species and cultivated hybrids. See also Spanish broom

Phrases

a new broom sweeps clean: proverb people newly appointed to positions of responsibility tend to be eager to make big or far-reaching changes.

Old English brōm (broom (sense 2)), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch braam, also to bramble

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