pomatum
pomatum · pomatums · pomatumed · pomatuming
Synonym of pomade: to apply pomadeSynonym of pomade: to apply pomade.
UK/pəʊˈmeɪtəm/US/pəˈmɑdəm/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive, uncommon)Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade.
(historical, obsolete, transitive, uncommon)Synonym of anoint: to apply 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
pomatums, pomatuming, pomatumed, pomatumedSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle