1. pome - Noun
2. pome - Verb
A fruit composed of several cartilaginous or bony carpels inclosed in an adherent fleshy mass, which is partly receptacle and partly calyx, as an apple, quince, or pear.
A ball of silver or other metal, which is filled with hot water, and used by the priest in cold weather to warm his hands during the service.
To grow to a head, or form a head in growing.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHence, words from Italian include pomidor from "pomodoro" (tomato), kalafior from "cavolfiore" (cauliflower), and pomarańcza, a portmanteau from Italian "pomo" ( pome ) plus "arancio" (orange). Source: Internet
The expanded definition of the Amygdaloideae adds to these commercially important crops such as apples and pears that have pome fruit, and also important ornamental plants such as Spiraea and Aruncus that have hard dry fruits. Source: Internet