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hem.

shirt, an article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɛm/Standard-Indonesian[ˈhem]Standard-Indonesian
  1. shirt, an article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms

Where this word comes from

From Dutch hemd, from Middle Dutch hemde, hemede, from Old Dutch *hemithi, from Proto-Germanic *hamiþiją.

intj/ˈhəm/Standard-Indonesian[ˈhəm]Standard-Indonesian
  1. used to express anger, furiousness, etc.

Where this word comes from

A sound uttered in imitation of clearing the throat (onomatopoeia).

noun/ˈhɛm/Standard-Indonesian[ˈhem]Standard-Indonesian
  1. heme: the component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Dutch heem (“heme”), from Ancient Greek αἷμα (haîma, “blood”). Doublet of heme.

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