pomade

Etymology

From French pommade, from Italian pomata (“ointment, pomade”), from pomo (“apple”) + -ata (“-ade, -ate: forming nouns”), from Latin pomum (“fruit, apple”) and -atum. Doublet of pomatum, pomate, and pomace. Early pomades tended to be various kinds of fat mixed with apples for a more pleasing scent.

noun

1. A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
   The rain beat my hair, run down my face and into my mouth so that I can taste the coconut oil pomade from my hair. 2020, Abi Daré, The Girl With The Louding Voice, Sceptre, page 94
2. (obsolete or historical) Synonym of ointment">ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
3. (obsolete) Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.

verb

1. (transitive) To apply pomade to style hair.
   He pomaded his hair until it looked like a piece of shiny plastic.
2. (transitive, obsolete or historical) Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.