pomate
2 synonyms for pomate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Another word for ointment, especially a thick, waxy kind scented with fruit and used on the skin or hair.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Another word for ointment, especially a thick, waxy kind scented with fruit and used on the skin or hair.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”) either directly or via slightly earlier English pomatum, from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomatum, pomade, and pomace.
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