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brome

Pronunciation: /brəʊm/
Definition of brome

noun

[mass noun]
  • an oat-like grass which is sometimes grown for fodder or ornamental purposes.
    • Genus Bromus, family Gramineae

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin Bromus, from Greek bromos 'oat'

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