POMANDER

Etymology

Noun

pomander (countable and uncountable, plural pomanders)

(countable, uncountable, historical) A mixture of aromatic substances, made into a ball and carried by a person to impart a sweet smell or as a protection against infection. [from late 15th c.]

(countable, historical) A small case in which an aromatic ball was carried.

(countable) A perforated container filled with pot-pourri for placing in a drawer, wardrobe, room, etc, to provide a sweet smell.

(countable) An apple or orange studded with cloves used for the same purpose.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary

Po*man"der, n. Etym: [Sp. poma.] (a) A perfume to be carried with one, often in the form of a ball. (b) A box to contain such perfume, formerly carried by ladies, as at the end of a chain; -- more properly pomander box. [Obs.] Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition