noun, verb — 5 senses
US /pəˈmeɪd/ · UK /pəˈmɑːd/
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.
A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
Historical, Obsolete Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
Obsolete Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.
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.
To apply pomade to style hair.
Historical, Obsolete Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.
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