pomade

[ po-meyd, -mahd, poh- ]
/ pɒˈmeɪd, -ˈmɑd, poʊ- /
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noun

a scented ointment, especially one used for the scalp or for dressing the hair.

verb (used with object), po·mad·ed, po·mad·ing.

to dress with pomade; apply pomade to.

Origin of pomade

1555–65; earlier pommade < French < Italian pomata (so called because apples were originally an ingredient), equivalent to pom(a) apple (< Latin, plural (taken in VL as feminine singular) of pōmum fruit) + -ata -ade1. See pomatum

Words nearby pomade

pom-pom, poma lift, pomace, pomace fly, pomaceous, pomade, pomade acne, pomander, pomatum, pombal, pombe

Words related to pomade

coat, grease, anoint, smear, slick, lard, lube

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British Dictionary definitions for pomade

pomade
/ (pəˈmɑːd, -ˈmeɪd) /

noun

a perfumed oil or ointment put on the hair, as to make it smooth and shiny

verb

(tr) to put pomade on
Also called: pomatum ( pəˈmeɪtəm)

Word Origin for pomade

C16: from French pommade, from Italian pomato (originally made partly from apples), from Latin pōmum apple