Pomander Definition

pōmăndər, pō-măn-
noun
A small scented object, especially:
American Heritage
A ball of aromatic substances, as perfumed powder, dried herbs, etc.: originally a supposed safeguard against infection, now placed in drawers, closets, etc. to scent clothing or linens.
Webster's New World
A case, box, or bag for wearing a mixture of aromatic substances on one's person.
American Heritage
An ornamental case for carrying or holding this.
Webster's New World
A clove-studded orange, lemon, or apple, serving as an aromatic decoration.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Pomander

Noun

Singular:
pomander
Plural:
pomanders

Origin of Pomander

  • Middle English pomendambre alteration of Old French pome d'embre apple of amber from Medieval Latin pōmum dē ambrā pōmum apple, ball (from Latin fruit) Latin dē of de– ambrā ablative of ambra amber amber

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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