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Pronunciation : Pome
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. pomum a fruit: cf. F. pomme apple. Cf. Pomade.]
Definition : 1. (Bot.)

Defn: A fruit composed of several cartilaginous or bony carpels inclosed in an adherent fleshy mass, which is partly receptacle and partly calyx, as an apple, quince, or pear.

2. (R. C. Ch.)

Defn: A ball of silver or other metal, which is filled with hot water, and used by the priest in cold weather to warm his hands during the service.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pome
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. F. pommer. See Pome, n.]
Definition : Defn: To grow to a head, or form a head in growing. [Obs.]

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913