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proem

Pronunciation: /ˈprəʊɪm/

Definition of proem

noun

formal
  • a preface or preamble to a book or speech.

Derivatives

proemial

Pronunciation: /-ˈiːmɪəl/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French proeme, via Latin from Greek prooimion 'prelude', from pro 'before' + oimē 'song'

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