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
His hair was frizzled and powdered, and worn in a French club with black ribbon, and the hair on his temples was loaded with pomatum and rolled twice.
From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
If, on cooling, it assumes the consistency of pomatum, the paste is finished.
From A Treatise on Etching by Lalanne, Maxime
This operation over, he took out of his trunk an old dirty-looking pomatum pot.
From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel
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
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