Meaning of the word pome in English

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pome

US /poʊm/
UK /pəʊm/

Noun

a fruit consisting of a fleshy pericarp derived from the floral tube and surrounding a core containing seeds, e.g., an apple or pear.

Example:
Apples and pears are common examples of a pome.
The botanist explained the structure of a pome, highlighting its central core.