pomander
a mixture of aromatic substances, often in the form of a ball, formerly carried on the person as a supposed guard against infection but now placed in closets, dressers, etc.
the ball, box, or other case in which it was formerly carried.
Origin of pomander
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How to use pomander in a sentence
She saw pomander no longer; she was alone with her great anguish.
Peg Woffington | Charles Reade"And the breadth of their hands, too," said pomander, waking from a nap.
Peg Woffington | Charles ReadeThis Sir Charles pomander was a gentleman of vice; pleasure he called it.
Peg Woffington | Charles Reade"I accept your courteous dismissal, madam," said pomander, grinding his teeth.
Peg Woffington | Charles Readepomander recovered himself a little; he laughed with quiet insolence.
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British Dictionary definitions for pomander
/ (pəʊˈmændə) /
a mixture of aromatic substances in a sachet or an orange, formerly carried as scent or as a protection against disease
a container for such a mixture
Origin of pomander
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