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variant of homo- before a vowel: homonym.

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How to use hom- in a sentence

The Hom, the sacred Persian tree, is constantly placed between two animals, chained to it.
Needlework As Art|Marian Alford
Et cum li hom qui erent en la mer (nef) eurent ueu le miracle .
Selections from Early Middle English 1130-1250: Part II: Notes|Various
And I gave an ichebo to them which shewed us these matters, and so retorned hom.
Diary of Richard Cocks, Volume II|Richard Cocks
Cum enim95 hominem ad s strict gladi venientem vdisset Tne, hom, inquit C. Marium audbis occdere?
Selections from Viri Romae|Charles Franois L'Homond

Ancient stone knife used in the ceremonial dance called the Hom-ah-tchi, or war dance of the K-k.
Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained|James Stevenson

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-