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pomatum

[ poh-mey-tuhm, -mah-, puh- ]

noun



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Word History and Origins

Origin of pomatum1

1555–65; < New Latin, Latinization of pomade; neuter (for feminine) to agree with Latin pōmum fruit; pome

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Example Sentences

The same scents may also be used for pomatum, which should be made of perfectly pure lard, or marrow.

His hair was a little less primrose coloured than it had been (pomatum does darken hair a little), but his eyes had not altered.

Theres knavery in daubing, I hold my life; or else this only female pomatum.

The majority vouchsafed no reply; others, fancying it was pomatum for ringworm of the scalp, refused testily.

If the whole be then exposed to a considerable degree of heat, it will assume the consistence of pomatum, and may be used as such.

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