proem
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊ.əm/
The English word “proem” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- An introduction, preface or preamble.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English proheme, from Old French proheme, from Latin prooemium, from Ancient Greek προοίμιον (prooímion).
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