pomander
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
See pomander in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pōˈmănˌdər, pō-mănˈ-)
noun- A mixture of aromatic substances enclosed in a bag or box as a protection against odor or infection, formerly worn on one's person but now usually placed in a dresser drawer or closet.
- A case, box, or bag for holding this mixture.
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