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
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
As to pomatum, Macassar, and other inventions of the hair-dresser, I have only to say that, if used at all, it should be in moderation, and never sufficiently to make their scent perceptible in company.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Cecil B. Hartley
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
Hair kneaded with pomatum and flour was drawn up over a cushion or pad of wool, and twisted into curls and knots and decorated with artificial flowers and bows of ribbon.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various
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