noun

pomade

Pomade (noun) means a greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

noun

A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.

Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.

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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.

Rhymes for pomade

Ade made jade wade fade sade Bade Cade Dade trade blade spade

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pomade?

"pomade" (noun) means a greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

What are the different meanings of pomade?

"pomade" has 3 main meanings: 1. A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny; 2. Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair; 3. Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.