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Meaning of "pomfret" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POMFRET

From Pomfret, earlier form of Pontefract, where the cake was originally made.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POMFRET

pomfret  [ˈpʌmfrɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POMFRET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pomfret is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POMFRET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pomfret

Pomfret

Pomfrets are perciform fishes belonging to the family Bramidae. They are found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, and the largest species, the Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama, grows up to 1 m long. Several species are important food sources for humans, especially Brama brama in the South Asia. The earlier form of the pomfret's name was pamflet, a word which probably ultimately comes from Portuguese pampo, referring to various fish such as the blue butterfish.

Definition of pomfret in the English dictionary

The definition of pomfret in the dictionary is a small black rounded confection of liquorice Also called: Pontefract cake.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POMFRET


accurate
ˈækjərɪt
brit
brɪt
britt
brɪt
coffret
ˈkɒfrɪt
corporate
ˈkɔːpərɪt
deliberate
dɪˈlɪbərɪt
desperate
ˈdɛspərɪt
elaborate
ɪˈlæbərɪt
emirate
ɛˈmɪərɪt
favourite
ˈfeɪvərɪt
frit
frɪt
fritt
frɪt
inaccurate
ɪnˈækjʊrɪt
interpret
ɪnˈtɜːprɪt
merit
ˈmɛrɪt
moderate
ˈmɒdərɪt
pirate
ˈpaɪrɪt
portrait
ˈpɔːtrɪt
secret
ˈsiːkrɪt
spirit
ˈspɪrɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POMFRET

pomander
pomato
pomatum
Pombal
pombe
pome
pomegranate
pomelo
Pomerania
Pomeranian
pomeroy
pomfret-cake
pomiculture
pomiferous
pommee
pommel
pommel horse
pommele
pommelled
pommelling

WORDS THAT END LIKE POMFRET

affret
befret
beret
buret
buy-to-fret
cabaret
claret
ferret
fret
garret
in the secret
Loiret
Margaret
regret
ret
sea fret
Siret
top secret
top-secret
turret

Synonyms and antonyms of pomfret in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pomfret» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POMFRET

Find out the translation of pomfret to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pomfret from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pomfret» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

鲳鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

palometa
570 millions of speakers

English

pomfret
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Pomfret
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بومفريت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

брама
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chaputas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পমফ্রেট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pomfret
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pomfret
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pomfret
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マナガツオ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

병어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pomfret
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cá chim
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாவல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोम्फ्रेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pomfret
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pomfret
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pomfret
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

брама
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Pomfret
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pomfret
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Pomfret
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pomfret
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pomfret
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pomfret

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POMFRET»

The term «pomfret» is regularly used and occupies the 77.050 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POMFRET» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pomfret» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pomfret» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pomfret

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POMFRET»

Discover the use of pomfret in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pomfret and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China
A journalist for The Washington Post offers an eyewitness account of the changes in China over the past forty years as he recalls his stint as a twenty-year-old exchange student from Stanford at China's Nanjing University and the lives of ...
John Pomfret, 2006
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Pomfret
Pomfret became a town of many firsts, as well as the home of countless noteworthy families. Today Pomfret is a vibrant community that is proud of its past and excited about its future.
Todd Langworthy, 2008
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The Central Asian Economies Since Independence
"This highly important book makes a significant contribution to the field. It will satisfy a general audience of regional specialists and will also be of great interest to economists.
Richard W. T. Pomfret, 2006
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Myddleton Pomfret: A Novel
exclaimed Pomfret, as if a violent blow had been dealt him. “ Gone! without consulting me. But no! I cannot believe it. She would not leave you—her best friend.” “The step is taken, and by my advice,” rejoined Mrs. Carew. “She has left this ...
William Harrison Ainsworth, 1868
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The Age of Equality: the twentieth century in economic ...
Alongside unprecedented improvements in longevity and material well-being, the twentieth century saw the rise of fascism and communism and a second world war followed by a cold war.
Richard Pomfret, Richard W. T Pomfret, 2011
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Since My Last Confession: A Gay Catholic Memoir
From Pentecost to Pride, from the books of the Bible to the articles of the Advocate, Pomfret’s wry, hysterically funny memoir maps with matchless humor the full spectrum of the gay Catholic experience.
Scott Pomfret, 2013
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Adventure Tourism
Looking at the past, present and future of adventure tourism, Adventure Tourism: the new frontier examines the product, the adventure tourist profile, and issues such as supply, geography and sustainability.
Colin Beard, John Swarbrooke, Suzanne Leckie, 2012
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History of Pomfret: A Discourse Delivered on the Day of ...
A Discourse Delivered on the Day of Annual Thanksgiving, in the First Church in Pomfret, Nov. 19th, 1840 Daniel Hunt. ed by tradition, to have become exceedingly corpulent, so much so that he could not reach his feet ; and when he was ...
Daniel Hunt, 1841
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The Arundel and Pomfret marbles in Oxford
This handbook tracks their eventful history before they came to rest in Oxford.
Michael J. Vickers, 2006
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Pomfret Towers: A Virago Modern Classic
' Alexander McCall Smith Pomfret Towers, Barsetshire seat of the earls of Pomfret, was constructed, with great pomp and want of concern for comfort, in the once-fashionable style of Sir Gilbert Scott's St Pancras station.
Angela Thirkell, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POMFRET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pomfret is used in the context of the following news items.
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Community news for Killingly edition
POMFRET - Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, 640 Pomfret St., has received a $2500 grant from New Alliance Foundation under its ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
2
Of satays, grills and 'samudrika lakshan'
At this point guest attendant S. Vijaymohan brought a full white pomfret cooked and immersed in garlic gravy. The meaty fish and the garlic ... «Zee News, Jul 15»
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UPDATE 1-China's GOME buys retail stores from founder for $1.5 …
He has appealed against his sentence but remains behind bars. ($1 = 7.7505 Hong Kong dollars) (Editing by James Pomfret and Muralikumar ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
4
Carlisle cafe makes groceries available on Pomfret
Lili Weibley, owner of Lili's Place, located at 10 West Pomfret Street, Carlisle, recently added a grocery selection to her store. «The Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Mondialiste Nets Pomfret Prize
Mondialiste put up an admirable display when making all the running in the Skybet Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival Pomfret ... «Sportinglife.com, Jul 15»
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Hands-on classes aim for union jobs in New Haven
POMFRET >> Sapphire Birdine is 5 feet tall and weighs 115 pounds. The jackhammer she was using to break up concrete was 90 pounds. «New Haven Register, Jul 15»
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Local sports calendar
The Pomfret Recreation Department is sponsoring a 3-on-3 tournament at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 15 on the Pomfret Recreation Park Courts. «Norwich Bulletin, Jul 15»
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Postponed noses ahead for spectacular Ascot finish
The main attraction on a fairly quiet day in Britain yesterday was the Listed Skybet Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival Pomfret ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
9
Sentinel fire calls for July 24
Friday, July 24: 2:47 a.m.: auto accident, West Pomfret Street at South Pitt Street and South West Street, Carlisle; Union, Carlisle Fire-Rescue. «The Sentinel, Jul 15»
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By: Archie Bannister
Similarly the third race is not a race I can find much value or interest in but the Listed Pomfret Stakes looks a good opportunity for a bet. «Sportinglife.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pomfret [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pomfret>. Mar 2023 ».
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