Definition of POMATUM

pomatum

Meanings

Plural: pomatums

Noun

  • hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment
  • Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
  • Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.
  • Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.

Verb

  • Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade.
  • Synonym of anoint: to apply ointment.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomate, pomade, and pomace.

Synonyms

anoint, cider, ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair, pomade

Scrabble Score: 13

pomatum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pomatum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pomatum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

pomatum is a valid Words With Friends word