proem

pro·em  (prm)

n.

An introduction; a preface.

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[Middle English proheme, from Old French, from Latin prooemium, from Greek prooimion : pro-, before; see pro-² + oim, song.]

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pro·emi·al (pr-m-l, -m-) adj.

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proem [pro-em]

Noun

Formal an introduction or preface [Greek pro- before + hoimē song]

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proem, proemium

a preface, preamble, or brief introduction, as to a book or other work.

See also: Books