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pomate

noun
/ˈpoʊmət/US/ˈpəʊmət/UK

Etymology

From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”) either directly or via slightly earlier English pomatum, from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomatum, pomade, and pomace.

  1. derived from pōmum
  2. derived from pomatum

Definitions

  1. Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to…

    Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.

    • Shee with no Pomate paints her Face...

  2. Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.

    • Patient he sits, while Master Puff, with pomate, tongs, and powder-pluff... gives each hair its proper station...

  3. Synonym of anoint

    Synonym of anoint: to apply ointment.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. Synonym of pomade

      Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade.

    2. Synonym of mash

      Synonym of mash: to crush into a paste.

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