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• ramon
  ramon

  noun

  any of several tropical American trees belonging to the genus Brosimum, of the mulberry family, the leaves of which are used as forage, especially B. alicastrum, which bears the breadnut.
• Ramon
  Ramon

  noun

  a male given name, form of Raymond.

ramon

¹ American  

[ruh-mohn] / rəˈmoʊn /

Also ramoon

noun

1. any of several tropical American trees belonging to the genus Brosimum, of the mulberry family, the leaves of which are used as forage, especially B. alicastrum, which bears the breadnut.

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Ramon ² American  

[rey-muhn, ruh-mohn] / ˈreɪ mən, rəˈmoʊn /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Raymond.

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Etymology

Origin of ramon

1750–60; < Spanish ramón browse, augmentative of ramo branch (< Latin rāmus; see ramus)

Example Sentences

The judge says the court hasn’t removed Judge Ramon Ocasio, who has written on racial justice, the Civil Rights Act and mass deportations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Ramon Arrowsmith, a geologist at ASU, has worked with the Ledi Geraru Research Project since 2002.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Kid Cudi, real name Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, also said he was led to believe that M.I.A.'s team had understood his request to avoid potentially divisive statements.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

They wiped their dirty hands quickly and left the garden, closing the gate behind them and following the same path Ramon had rushed along.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry