PROEM


Meaning of PROEM in English

[ 'prəʊɪm ]

■ noun formal a preface or preamble to a book or speech.

Derivatives

~ial -'i:mɪəl adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e , via L. from Gk prooimion 'prelude', from pro 'before' + oimē 'song'.

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