pomate
pomate · pomates
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.
UK/ˈpəʊmət/US/ˈpoʊmət/
Meaning
2 senses(historical, uncommon)Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
(Scotland)Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.
Origin
From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”) either directly or via slightly earlier EnFrom 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.
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