pome

\ ˈpōm

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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 There’re tons of eats, A hundred yards of Xmas treats, So kindly make yourselves at home And hear my epigonic pome. — Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, "The New Yorker’s 2019 Christmas Poem," 16 Dec. 2019 These pomes are one of the few fruits that are best when picked under ripe. — oregonlive.com, "When is the best time to harvest pears? Ask an Expert," 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, "When is the best time to harvest pears? Ask an Expert," 19 July 2019

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“Pome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pome. Accessed 18 Feb. 2020.

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