proem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An introduction, preface or preamble.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹəʊ.əm/

Word forms

proem proems proheme

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English proheme, from Old French proheme, from Latin prooemium, from Ancient Greek προοίμιον (prooímion).

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