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pome

Pronunciation: /pəʊm/
Definition of pome

noun

Botany
  • a fruit consisting of a fleshy enlarged receptacle and a tough central core containing the seeds, e.g. an apple, pear, or quince.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin poma, plural of pomum 'apple'

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