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pomme | pome |

As an adjective pomme

is (heraldry|of a cross) having the ends terminating in rounded protuberances or single balls.

As a noun pome is

a type of fruit in which the often edible flesh arises from the swollen base of the flower and not from the carpels.

As a verb pome is

(obsolete|intransitive) to grow to a head, or form a head in growing.

pomme

English

From (etyl), ultimately from poma.

Noun

pomme' (plural ' pomeis )
  • (heraldiccharge) A roundel vert (green circular spot), resembling an apple. Also pomey.

    • References

    *Charles Mackinnon of Dunakin, The Observer's Book of Heraldry , Frederick Warne and Co., p. 60.

    pome

    English

    (wikipedia pome)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A type of fruit in which the often edible flesh arises from the swollen base of the flower and not from the carpels.
  • A ball of silver or other metal, filled with hot water and used by a Roman Catholic priest in cold weather to warm his hands during the service.

    • Hyponyms

    * (fruit that develops from the base of a flower) apple, pear, quince

    Derived terms

    * pomaceous * pomiferous

    Related terms

    * pomegranate

    Verb

    (pom)
  • (obsolete) To grow to a head, or form a head in growing.

    • Anagrams

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