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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  

[ray-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)

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Example Sentences

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Instead of a rough night we were well provided for, but, unfortunately, there was no ramon or water for the horses.

From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. by John L. Stephens

The tree is called the alamo, or elm, the leaves of which, with those of the ramon, form in that country the principal fodder for horses.

From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. by John L. Stephens

This might have brought on a premature explanation; but presently four Indians appeared, each with a great back-load of ramon.

From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. by John L. Stephens

We sent out to buy ramon and corn for the horses, had our hammocks swung, and sat down under the corridor.

From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. by John L. Stephens

Immediately on our arrival, therefore, Indians were at hand to procure ramon for the horses, but there was no water.

From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. by John L. Stephens

To date, the only person to declare their intention to run is the former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega, although few rate his chances.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

PepsiCo Chief Executive Ramon Laguarta has said his company isn’t competing well in soft drinks, including its signature Pepsi brand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

While CEO Ramon Laguarta was speaking to Wall Street analysts, the message to employees was pretty clear.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Ramon Llamas, research director with IDC’s devices and displays team, said Snap had made a number of acquisitions to be able to own the tech behind the glasses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

It came through the windows of the homeplace where Ramon lived with his family.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

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