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pomade

/pəˈmeɪd/

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What does pomade mean?

noun

  1. A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

verb

  1. To apply pomade to style hair.
More meanings (3)

noun

  1. (historical, obsolete) Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
  2. (obsolete) Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.

verb

  1. (historical, obsolete) Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.

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IPA pronunciation

/pəˈmeɪd/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/poʊˈmeɪd/
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She only felt a soft hand taking hers firmly, and she touched with her lips a white forehead, over which was beautiful light-brown hair smelling of pomade.
Leo, graf TolstoyWar and PeaceTranslated by Aylmer Maude; Louise MaudeProject Gutenberg ebook #2600
It is only by grooming that the silvery cascade of hair down the dog's sides and the beautiful tan face-fall that flows like a rain of gold from his head can be kept perfectly straight and free from curl or wrinkle; and no grease or pomade, even if their use were officially permitted, could impart to the coat the glistening sheen that is given by the dexterous application of the brush.
Robert LeightonDogs and All about ThemProject Gutenberg ebook #10991