pomanders
/ˈpɑməndərz/
noun
- Small balls or containers filled with fragrant substances, such as spices or herbs, used to perfume the air or to scent clothing and linens.
- The gift shop sold decorative pomanders made of oranges studded with cloves.
- She placed pomanders of dried lavender and cloves in her dresser drawers.
- During the Renaissance, people carried pomanders to ward off unpleasant smells.