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hom-

combining form
variants: or homo-

Definition of hom-

1 : one and the same : similar : alike homograph homosporous
2 : homosexual homophobia

History and Etymology for hom-

Latin, from Greek, from homos — more at same

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Dictionary Entries near hom-

holy well

holy writ

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homa

homage

homage blue

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hom-

prefix
variants: or homo-

Kids Definition of hom-

: one and the same : similar : alike homograph

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