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
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
The one who addressed him was wrapped in a white mantle; one of its corners covered his head, leaving exposed his beard done into curls and lustrous with pomatum.
From Sónnica by Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente
The copy consisted of torn and angular fragments of letters and notes, of covers of periodicals and shreds of curling papers, unctuous with pomatum and bear's grease.
From Methods of Authors by Erichsen, Hugo
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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