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pomander
CIDE DICTIONARY
pomander, n. [Sp. poma.].
A perfume to be carried with one, often in the form of a ball. Bacon. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
pomander, n.
1 a ball of mixed aromatic substances placed in a cupboard etc. or hist. carried in a box, bag, etc. as a protection against infection.
2 a (usu. spherical) container for this.
3 a spiced orange etc. similarly used.
1 a ball of mixed aromatic substances placed in a cupboard etc. or hist. carried in a box, bag, etc. as a protection against infection.
2 a (usu. spherical) container for this.
3 a spiced orange etc. similarly used.
Etymology
earlier pom(e)amber f. AF f. OF pome d'embre f. med.L pomum de ambra apple of ambergris
THESAURUS
pomander
atomizer, censer, fumigator, incense burner, incensory, odorator, odorizer, parfumoir, perfumer, potpourri, pouncet-box, purse atomizer, sachet, scent bag, scent ball, scent bottle, scent box, scenter, smelling bottle, spray, thurible, vinaigretteFor further exploring for "pomander" in Webster Dictionary Online
