pomatum
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pomatum
1555–65; < New Latin, Latinization of pomade; neuter (for feminine) to agree with Latin pōmum fruit; see pome
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Gray strands streak her hair, though she's cleverly tried to cover them with beeswax and pomatum.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
If, on cooling, it assumes the consistency of pomatum, the paste is finished.
From A Treatise on Etching by Maxime Lalanne
Then he takes a bag filled with some substance of animal odour, pomatum, fresh meat, pork, or he may use the flesh side of a fresh deer-hide.
From The Story of the Trapper by A. C. Laut
The word pomatum has now no association with pomum, but originally pomatum was made partly of Apples.
From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Alice Morse Earle
The same scents may also be used for pomatum, which should be made of perfectly pure lard, or marrow.
From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Florence Hartley
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