hom-
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variant of homo- before a vowel: homonym.
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British Dictionary definitions for hom-
hom
homa (ˈhɒmə)
/ (hɒm) /
noun
a sacred plant of the Parsees and ancient Persians
a drink made from this plant
Word Origin for hom
from Persian, from Avestan haoma
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Medical definitions for hom-
hom-
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Variant ofhomo-
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