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Pomate (noun) means Another word for ointment, especially a thick, waxy kind scented with fruit and used on the skin or hair.

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Another word for ointment, especially a thick, waxy kind scented with fruit and used on the skin or hair.
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Another word for pomade, a thick waxy product used to style hair.
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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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What is the meaning of pomate?
"pomate" (noun) means another word for ointment, especially a thick, waxy kind scented with fruit and used on the skin or hair.
What is another word for pomate?
Other words for "pomate" include ointment, pomade.
What are the different meanings of pomate?
"pomate" has 2 main meanings: 1. Another word for ointment, especially a thick, waxy kind scented with fruit and used on the skin or hair; 2. Another word for pomade, a thick waxy product used to style hair.

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