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broom

1. broom \'bru:m, 'bru.m\ n [ME, fr. OE bro-m ; akin to OHG bra-mo bramble, 
   MF brimme)X brim 1a: any of various leguminous shrubs (esp. genera Cytisus 
   and Geni sta) with long slender branches, small leaves, and usu. showy 
   yellow flowers 1b: HEATHER  2: a bundle of firm stiff twigs or fibers bound 
   together on a long handle f or sweeping and brushing
2. broom vt : to sweep with or as if with a broom