pomp
[ pomp ]
/ pɒmp /
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noun
stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence.
ostentatious or vain display, especially of dignity or importance.
pomps, pompous displays, actions, or things: The official was accompanied by all the pomps of his high position.
Archaic. a stately or splendid procession; pageant.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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1275–1325; Middle English <Latin pompa display, parade, procession <Greek pompḗ originally, a sending, akin to pémpein to send
OTHER WORDS FROM pomp
pompless, adjectiveWords nearby pomp
pomology, Pomona, Pomona glass, Pomorze, pomosexual, pomp, pompadour, pompano, Pompano Beach, Pompeia, Pompeian
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British Dictionary definitions for pomp
pomp
/ (pɒmp) /
noun
stately or magnificent display; ceremonial splendour
vain display, esp of dignity or importance
obsolete a procession or pageant
Word Origin for pomp
C14: from Old French pompe, from Latin pompa procession, from Greek pompē; related to Greek pompein to send
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Medical definitions for pomp
POMP
[ pē′ō-ĕm-pē′ ]
n.
A drug used in cancer chemotherapy and composed of purinethol (6-mercaptopurine), Oncovin (vincristine sulfate), methotrexate, and prednisone.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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