pomatum
pomatum · pomatums
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/pəʊˈmeɪtəm/US/pəˈmɑdəm/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, historical, uncommon, uncountable)Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
(countable, uncommon, uncountable)Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.
(countable, obsolete, uncommon, uncountable)Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.
More definitions
- hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment
Origin
From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātumFrom Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomate, pomade, and pomace.
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Forms
plural: pomatumsSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment:pomade
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable