English Explanatory Dictionary

pomade

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
  2. Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
  3. Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.
verb
  1. To apply pomade to style hair.
  2. Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.

Pronunciation

/pəˈmeɪd/ /poʊˈmeɪd/ /pəˈmɑːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pomade.wav

Word forms

pomade pomades pomading pomaded

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.

Synonyms

pomatum pomate brilliantine hair gel ointment particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair cider anoint to apply ointment

Derived words

pomade divine
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