pomatum
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pomatum
1555–65; < New Latin, Latinization of pomade; neuter (for feminine) to agree with Latin pōmum fruit; 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
Patty was just like them; and I declare the nasty thing might have eaten pomatum, she used such a quantity.
From A Fluttered Dovecote by Fenn, George Manville
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 Hartley, Florence
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
A few empty pomatum pots, a case of razors that might have defied the most determined suicide, and a half-finished wig, on a block painted like a red man, were the entire stock-in-trade.
From Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune by Lever, Charles James
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