pomatum

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. (countable, historical, uncommon, uncountable) Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
2. (countable, uncommon, uncountable) Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.
3. (countable, obsolete, uncommon, uncountable) Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.

Verb

1. (transitive, uncommon) Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade.
2. (historical, obsolete, transitive, uncommon) Synonym of anoint: to apply ointment.

Concepts

pommade

Synonymes

pomade

hair oil

hair-oil

Traductions

pommade

Pomade

pomada

manteca

pommaderen

creme para cabelos

pomada

merhem

pomat

μυραλοιφή

pomata

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/pəˈmɑdəm/

Étymologie (Anglais)

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