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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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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

We found one great deficiency at this place: there was no ramon for the horses.

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

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

Many investors also question whether Ramon Laguarta, CEO since 2018 and chairman since 2019, is the right person to lead it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Former Tottenham and Switzerland defender Ramon Vega has said he intends to run, but it appears unlikely he will get the five letters of support from member associations let alone be a serious contender.

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 sat up suddenly in the bed, where he had lain ill for days, and felt the fever begin to seep from him.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

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