pomade

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
2. (countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable) Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
3. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.

Verb

1. (transitive) To apply pomade to style hair.
2. (historical, obsolete, transitive) Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.

Synonyms

pomatum

ointment

hair oil

hair cream

perfumed oil

hair dressing

styling gel

balm

hair grease

lotion

shampoo

vaseline

Translations

Pomade

pommade

pommade

pomada

pomada

merhem

briyantin

pomada

impomatare

manteca

pommaderen

brilhantina

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pəˈmeɪd/

Etymology

From French pommade, from Italian pomata (“ointment, pomade”), from pomo (“apple”) + -ata (“-ade, -ate: forming nouns”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”). Doublet of pomatum, pomate, and pomace. Early pomades tended to be various kinds of fat mixed with apples for a more pleasing scent.