pome

noun

\ ˈpōm

Definition of pome

: a fleshy fruit (such as an apple or pear) consisting of an outer thickened fleshy layer and a central core with usually five seeds enclosed in a capsule

Examples of pome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Quince is ginkgo-leaf yellow when ripe, and the pome is sensual to the eye and in hand — all Rubenesque curves and dimples. — Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2021 These pomes are one of the few fruits that are best when picked under ripe. — oregonlive.com, 19 July 2019 Each fruit will come into its best maturity at slightly different times due to environmental factors, so when harvesting a pear tree, each pome will need to be individually considered before picking. — oregonlive.com, 19 July 2019

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