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pomatum

po·ma·tum

UK/pəʊˈmeɪtəm/ US/pəˈmɑdəm/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment

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Origin

From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomate, pomade, and pomace.

Phrases

  • pomatum mask
  • pomatum pot

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