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proem

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Main Entry:
pro·em 
          Listen to the pronunciation of proem
Pronunciation:
\ˈprō-ˌem, -əm\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English proheme, from Anglo-French proeme, from Latin prooemium, from Greek prooimion, from pro- + oimē song; probably akin to Hittite išamai- song, Sanskrit syati he binds — more at sinew
Date:
14th century
1 : preliminary comment : preface 2 : prelude
pro·emi·al 
          Listen to the pronunciation of proemial 
          Listen to the pronunciation of proemial \prō-ˈē-mē-əl, -ˈe-\ adjective


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