pomatum
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pomatum
1555–65; < New Latin, Latinization of pomade; neuter (for feminine) to agree with Latin pōmum fruit; see pome
Example Sentences
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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 Lalanne, Maxime
But as he could eat very heartily, and evidently used a great deal of pomatum, his case is hopeful.
From Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season by Fenn, George Manville
The man who is-so dexterous with rouge and pomatum cannot be spared.
From The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly by Lever, Charles James
The same author gives us a peculiar use of the apple which may be interesting to some who never before associated pomatum with the products of the orchard.
From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.
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