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pome

noun
\ ˈpōm How to pronounce pome (audio) \

Definition of pome

: a fleshy fruit (such as an apple or pear) consisting of an outer thickened fleshy layer and a central core with usually five seeds enclosed in a capsule

Examples of pome in a Sentence

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 These pomes are one of the few fruits that are best when picked under ripe. — oregonlive.com, "When is the best time to harvest pears? Ask an Expert," 19 July 2019 Each fruit will come into its best maturity at slightly different times due to environmental factors, so when harvesting a pear tree, each pome will need to be individually considered before picking. — oregonlive.com, "When is the best time to harvest pears? Ask an Expert," 19 July 2019

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First Known Use of pome

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pome

Middle English, fruit, from Anglo-French pume, pomme apple, fruit, ultimately from Late Latin pomum

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