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n combining form

denoting a mass or part of a specified kindrhizome

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for -ome

variant of -oma

Words nearby -ome

ombu, ombudsman, ombudsperson, ombudswoman, Omdurman, -ome, omega, omega-3 fatty acid, omega baryon, omega-c baryon, omega meson

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How to use -ome in a sentence

Since we 'ad got the long-net out to try the 'Ome Park wood.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, January 28, 1914|Various
"I ha' come to fetch him 'ome by the wishes of his parients," said Mrs. Warren.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade
Don't think he have, for the boys, Dick and Hal, was 'ome when I come back.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade
Ye're both comin' back with me to my nice 'ome this wery arfternoon.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade

And what message am I to give to Sue—poor girl—when she comes 'ome?
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade