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Noun: groom  groom
  1. A man participant in his own marriage ceremony
    - bridegroom
     
  2. Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
    - stableman, stableboy, hostler, ostler
     
  3. A man who has recently been married
    - bridegroom
Verb: groom  groom
  1. Educate for a future role or function
    "He is grooming his son to become his successor";
    - prepare, train
     
  2. Give a neat appearance to
    "groom the dogs";
    - dress, curry
     
  3. Care for one's external appearance
    "He is always well-groomed";
    - neaten

Sounds like: grocer, grosroom, g

Derived forms: groomed, grooming, grooms

Type of: beautify, educate, embellish, fancify, hand, hired hand, hired man, honeymooner, newlywed, participant, player, prettify

Part of: wedding, wedding party

Encyclopedia: Groom, Robert