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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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