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First Known Use: 1626
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a metal or plastic ring that is used to strengthen a small hole in a piece of cloth or leather
See words that rhyme with grommet Spanish Central: Translation of grommet Nglish: Translation of grommet for Spanish speakers
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