"promlike" meaning in All languages combined

See promlike on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more promlike [comparative], most promlike [superlative]
Etymology: prom + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|prom|like}} prom + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} promlike (comparative more promlike, superlative most promlike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a prom.
    Sense id: en-promlike-en-adj-ER3E~Spv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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