Pomona

American  

[puh-moh-nuh] / pəˈmoʊ nə /

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess of the fruit of trees.

2. a city in SW California, E of Los Angeles.

3. Also called Mainland.  the largest of the Orkney Islands, N of Scotland. 190 sq. mi. (490 sq. km)

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Pomona ¹ British  

/ pəˈməʊnə /

noun

1. another name for Mainland

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Pomona ² British  

/ pəˈməʊnə /

noun

1. the Roman goddess of fruit trees

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Example Sentences

Headed to Pomona Pitzer, QB Dominick Catalano takes down Mater Dei 28-27 with 290 yards passing, two TDs running and a game-winning TD pass to Keawe Browne with 1:35 left for Corona Centennial.

From Los Angeles Times

Gary Smith, an economics professor at Pomona College and author, has warned about an AI bubble.

From Los Angeles Times

According to authorities, this was an old-fashioned shakedown carried out by the largest gang in the city, Pomona 12th Street.

From Los Angeles Times

On the witness stand of a Pomona courtroom, the business owner told a bizarre and terrifying story.

From Los Angeles Times

Their case follows the March conviction of Michael Lerma, 69, a reputed member of the Mexican Mafia who is originally from Pomona 12th Street.

From Los Angeles Times