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hem

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛm/

“hem” is an Indonesian word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. shirt, an article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms
  2. heme: the component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen

interjection

  1. used to express anger, furiousness, etc.

Etymology

From Dutch hemd, from Middle Dutch hemde, hemede, from Old Dutch *hemithi, from Proto-Germanic *hamiþiją.

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