pomatum

== English == === Etymology === From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomate, pomade, and pomace. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /pəˈmɑdəm/, /pəˈmeɪdəm/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pəʊˈmeɪtəm/, /pəˈmeɪtəm/ === Noun === pomatum (countable and uncountable, plural pomatums) (uncommon, historical) Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair. (uncommon) Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel. (uncommon, obsolete) Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples. ==== Derived terms ==== === Verb === pomatum (third-person singular simple present pomatums, present participle pomatuming, simple past and past participle pomatumed) (transitive, uncommon) Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade. (transitive, uncommon, obsolete or historical) Synonym of anoint: to apply ointment. === References === “pomatum, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2022. “pomatum, v.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2022. “pomatumed, adj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2022. “pomatum”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.