pomatum
/pəˈmeɪtəm/
noun
- An older term for pomade; a scented, oily or waxy substance used to style and condition the hair.
- He preferred a light pomatum that wouldn't leave his hair feeling greasy.
- The barber reached for a jar of pomatum to slick down the customer's hair.
- In the 19th century, pomatum was often made from bear fat or lard.
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