metronome
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noun \ˈme-trə-ˌnōm\Definition of METRONOME
: an instrument designed to mark exact time by a regularly repeated tick
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Origin of METRONOME
Greek metron + -nomos controlling, from nomos law — more at nimble
First Known Use: 1816
Rhymes with METRONOME
aerodrome, astrodome, catacomb, chromosome, close to home, currycomb, double-dome, Down syndrome, foster home, funeral home, gastronome, harvest home, hecatomb, hippodrome, honeycomb, loxodrome, meadowfoam, mobile home, monochrome, motor home, nursing home, onion dome, palindrome, plastic foam, pleasure dome, polychrome, ribosome, semidome, soldiers' home, stay-at-home, Styrofoam, velodrome
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