pomander

pomander Definition

po·man·der (pō′man′dər, pō man′-)

noun

a mixture of aromatic substances balled together and carried about with one, esp. formerly as a supposed safeguard against infection
a case for carrying this, esp. a hollow, perforated ball
a clove-studded orange, lemon, or apple

Etymology: earlier pomamber < MFr pome ambre, pomme d'ambre < pome (see pome) + ambre, amber

pomander Usage Examples

Converse of object

make: The National Maritime Museum shows you how to make a pomander on their website.

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