Associations to the word «Pome»

Wiktionary

POME, noun. A type of fruit in which the often edible flesh arises from the swollen base of the flower and not from the carpels.
POME, noun. 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.
POME, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To grow to a head, or form a head in growing.

Dictionary definition

POME, noun. A fleshy fruit (apple or pear or related fruits) having seed chambers and an outer fleshy part.

Wise words

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