Words that rhyme with poma

n 1: any property detected by the olfactory system [syn: olfactory property, smell, aroma, odor, odour, scent] 2: a distinctive odor that is pleasant [syn: aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent]

n 1: any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer

n 1: a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury [syn: coma, comatoseness] 2: (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds) 3: (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed

n 1: a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study [syn: diploma, sheepskin]

n 1: an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness); "contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure"

n 1: a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer

n 1: any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes [syn: melanoma, malignant melanoma]

n 1: leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink [syn: soma, haoma, Sarcostemma acidum] 2: personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual 3: alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" [syn: human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh]

n 1: a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass [syn: stoma, stomate, pore] 2: a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ)

n 1: a mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it 2: the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast 3: the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)

n 1: a tumor composed of immature undifferentiated cells [syn: blastoma, blastocytoma, embryonal carcinosarcoma]

n 1: a city in west central Washington on an arm of Puget Sound to the south of Seattle

n 1: a state in south central United States [syn: Oklahoma, Sooner State, OK]

n 1: a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass [syn: papilloma, villoma, papillary tumor, papillary tumour]

n 1: a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust

n 1: a city in eastern Congo at the northern end of Lake Kivu near the border with Rwanda

n 1: a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America) [syn: Gypsy, Gipsy, Romany, Rommany, Romani, Roma, Bohemian] 2: capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire [syn: Rome, Roma, Eternal City, Italian capital, capital of Italy]