pomatum

noun

po·ma·tum pō-ˈmā-təm

-ˈmä-

: pomade

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Etymology

New Latin, from Late Latin pomum apple

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pomatum was in 1562

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pomatum

noun

po·ma·tum pō-ˈmāt-əm

-ˈmät-

: ointment

especially : a perfumed unguent for the hair or scalp

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