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Definition of brome

brome

/broʊm/
brome
Plural:bromes
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• noun

1

Any of various temperate grasses of the genus Bromus, characterized by large, often drooping spikelets. Several species are widely cultivated for forage or hay, while others are considered invasive weeds.

Example

"The rancher decided to seed the lower pastures with a hardy mixture of alfalfa and smooth brome."

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• Rhymes for brome

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brocket
brodiaea
brolga
brome
bromeliad
bromo
brontosaurus

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 18th century: from modern Latin Bromus (genus name), from Ancient Greek bromos, meaning 'oats'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brome
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