pomate
Meanings
Plural: pomates
Noun
- Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
- Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.
Verb
- Synonym of anoint: to apply ointment.
- Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade.
- Synonym of mash: to crush into a paste.
Origin / 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.
Synonyms
anoint, mash, ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair, pomade
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