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pomate

Noun CEFR B1
ˈpoʊmət

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Françaispomate
Italianopomate

Examples

“Shee with no Pomate paints her Face⟳...”
“Patient he sits, while Master Puff, with pomate, tongs, and powder-pluff... gives each hair its proper station...”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Pomathorn pomatiasid pomatiid pomatiopsid pomato pomatomid

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