What is another word for Pomona?

Pronunciation: [pəmˈə͡ʊnə] (IPA)

Pomona is a proper noun referring to a Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards. It can also refer to a city in California, as well as a college in Claremont, California. However, as a word, Pomona is not widely used for any other meaning. There are no apparent synonyms for it other than proper and alternate names for the city and college, such as Claremont, Cal Poly Pomona, and West Valley College. In terms of the goddess, some possible synonyms might include goddess of gardens, harvest, fruit, fertility, or agriculture. Nonetheless, as a proper noun, the name Pomona is unique and cannot be substituted by any other word.

What are the hypernyms for Pomona?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pomona

12mo, paper, 50 cents; cloth, $1.25. "It will be eagerly sought by all old friends of Pomona and Jonas and the other characters who have so delighted the numberless readers of 'Rudder Grange.
"Mrs. Cliff's Yacht"
Frank R. Stockton
"It will be remembered that Pomona married a certain Jonas, a young man of eccentric ways and dry humor.
"Mrs. Cliff's Yacht"
Frank R. Stockton
However, we passed the Pentland Firth without having to run into the Orkneys for shelter, passing quite close to Pomona, round Duncansby Head and John o' Groat's House, a hideous modern hotel in the midst of a desolate bay.
"A Girl's Ride in Iceland"
Ethel Brilliana Alec-Tweedie

Famous quotes with Pomona

  • Time will tell how you rate against the rest of the competition. I'll let everyone else worry about championships. I'm going to worry about qualifying at Pomona.
    Larry Dixon

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