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pomade
/pəˈmeɪd/
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What does pomade mean?
noun
- A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
verb
- To apply pomade to style hair.
More meanings (3)
noun
- (historical, obsolete) Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
- (obsolete) Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.
verb
- (historical, obsolete) Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.
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IPA pronunciation
/pəˈmeɪd/
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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.
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.