pomatum
3 synonyms for pomatum, 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.
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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”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomate, pomade, and pomace.
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