pomate

Meanings

1. Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
2. Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.

1. Synonym of anoint: to apply ointment.
2. Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade.
3. Synonym of mash: to crush into a paste.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”) either directly or via slightly earlier English pomatum, from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomatum, pomade, and pomace.