POMATUM

pomade, pomatum

(noun) hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pomatum (plural pomatums)

pomade.

Verb

pomatum (third-person singular simple present pomatums, present participle pomatuming, simple past and past participle pomatumed)

(transitive) To dress with pomatum.

Source: Wiktionary


Po*ma"tum, n. Etym: [See Pomade.]

Definition: A perfumed unguent or composition, chiefly used in dressing the hair; pomade. Wiseman.

Po*ma"tum, v. t.

Definition: To dress with pomatum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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