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- tom, dick, and harry/ˌtɒm ˌdɪk ən ˈhær.i/Used collectively to refer to ordinary, average people; the common masses.nounC1
- tom-tom/ˈtɒm tɒm/A type of drum, usually with a narrow, cylindrical body and two drumheads, traditionally played with the hands and used in many cultures.nounverbC1
- tomahawk/ˈtɒm.ə.hɔːk/A light axe historically used as a tool or weapon by various Indigenous peoples of North America.nounverb-transitiveLow
- tomalley/ˈtɒməli/The soft, greenish liver or digestive gland of a lobster or crab, considered a delicacy.nounVery Low
- toman/təʊˈmɑːn/A historical monetary unit of Iran, equal to 10 rials.nounLow
- tomatillo/təʊməˈtɪləʊ/A small, round fruit with a papery husk, resembling a small green tomato, used extensively in Mexican cuisine.nounC1
- tomato/təˈmɑːtəʊ/A soft, red, pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable, often round and used in salads, sauces, and cooking.nounB1
- tomato aspic/təˈmɑːtəʊ ˈæspɪk/A savory jelly, typically clear or lightly colored, made with tomato juice and gelatin, used as a cold appetizer or garnish.nounLow
- tomato fruitworm/təˈmɑːtəʊ ˈfruːtwɜːm/A destructive agricultural pest insect whose larvae feed on tomatoes and related plants.nounLow / Very Low
- tomato hornworm/təˈmɑː.təʊ ˈhɔːn.wɜːm/The larval stage of a species of hawk moth (Manduca quinquemaculata), a large green caterpillar with white markings and a horn-like projection, known for feeding voraciously on tomato plants.nounMedium-Low
- tomb/tuːm/A large structure, typically above or below ground, where a dead person is buried.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- tomba/tuːm/A large structure, usually made of stone, built to hold a dead body, often below ground; a burial chamber.nounB2
- tombac/ˈtɒmbæk/A type of brass alloy with high copper content and 5-20% zinc, historically used for inexpensive jewelry, buttons, and decorative inlay work.nounVery low frequency; primarily encountered in historical, metallurgical, or antique collecting contexts.
- tombalbaye/tɒmˈbæl.baɪ/A proper noun referring to N'Garta Tombalbaye, the first President of Chad (1960–1975).nounVery Low (Proper Noun, Historical Reference)
- tombaugh/ˈtɒmbaʊ/Proper noun referring to Clyde Tombaugh, American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930.nounVery Low
- tombe/tuːm/A large vault, typically an underground chamber, for burying the dead; a grave, especially one built of stone or brick.nounC1
- tombigbee/ˌtɒmˈɪɡbiː/A proper noun referring to a river in the southeastern United States.nounLow (Geographic/Historical Term)
- tombola/tɒmˈbəʊ.lə/A raffle where tickets are drawn from a revolving drum to win prizes.nounC1
- tombolo/ˈtɒmbələʊ/A narrow spit or bar of sand or shingle that connects an island to the mainland or another island.nounRare (C2)
- tombouctou/ˌtɒmbʊkˈtuː/A city in Mali, West Africa, historically significant as a trading post and cultural center.nounLow
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