GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Pome (?), n. [L. pomum a fruit: cf. F. pomme apple.  Cf. Pomade.]
   1. (Bot.) A fruit composed of several cartilaginous or bony carpels inclosed in an adherent fleshy mass, which is partly receptacle and partly calyx, as an apple, quince, or pear.
   
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   2. (R. C. Ch.) A ball of silver or other metal, which is filled with hot water, and used by the priest in cold weather to warm his hands during the service.
   
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   Pome, v. i. [Cf. F. pommer. See Pome, n.] To grow to a head, or form a head in growing. [Obs.]
   
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