Pomatum
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair. countable, historical, uncommon, uncountable
"There is likewise made an ointment with the pulpe of Apples and Swines grease and Rose water, which is vsed to beautifie the face... called in shops Pomatum, of the Apples whereof it is made."
- 2 hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment wordnet
- 3 Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel. countable, uncommon, uncountable
"[W]hen we were to assemble in the morning at breakfast, down came my wife and daughters, drest out in all their former splendour: their hair plaistered up with pomatum, their faces patched to taste, their trains bundled up into an heap behind, and rustling at every motion."
- 4 Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples. countable, obsolete, uncommon, uncountable
- 1 Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade. transitive, uncommon
- 2 Synonym of anoint: to apply ointment. historical, obsolete, transitive, uncommon
Example
More examples"There is likewise made an ointment with the pulpe of Apples and Swines grease and Rose water, which is vsed to beautifie the face... called in shops Pomatum, of the Apples whereof it is made."
Etymology
From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomate, pomade, and pomace.
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