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pomade
[ po-meyd, -mahd, poh- ]
noun
- a scented ointment, especially one used for the scalp or for dressing the hair.
verb (used with object)
- to dress with pomade; apply pomade to.
pomade
/ -ˈmeɪd; pəˈmɑːd /
noun
- a perfumed oil or ointment put on the hair, as to make it smooth and shiny
verb
- tr to put pomade on
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Origin of pomade1
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Example Sentences
There he found what was left of the pomade, and taking a little on his finger, he smeared it around his left eye.
As he bowed his thick neck in pompous courtesy, she caught with a shiver the odour of pomade on his black half-kinked hair.
For the production of the huile and pomade they are treated by maceration.
The fat, or pomade, is spread on to the glass on both sides.
If I do not give you the jar of pomade when you claim it, I will allow you to keep this gold piece and not return it to me.
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