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pomatum

[ poh-mey-tuhm, -mah-, puh- ]

noun



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pomatum1

1555–65; < New Latin, Latinization of pomade; neuter (for feminine) to agree with Latin ±èų¾³Ü³¾ fruit; pome
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Gray strands streak her hair, though she's cleverly tried to cover them with beeswax and pomatum.

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As to pomatum, Macassar, and other inventions of the hair-dresser, I have only to say that, if used at all, it should be in moderation, and never sufficiently to make their scent perceptible in company.

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The disagreeable habit is, therefore, simply a provision of Nature for their relief, which may be successfully accomplished by washing with warm water, and the subsequent application of pomatum to the skin.

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The word pomatum has now no association with pomum, but originally pomatum was made partly of Apples.

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His hair was frizzled and powdered, and worn in a French club with black ribbon, and the hair on his temples was loaded with pomatum and rolled twice.

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