pomade

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

   “So saying, Lady Mandeville turned to the toilette, and mercilessly tied up in her handkerchief the various brushes, combs, oils, pomade, and rouge, with which the table was profusely covered.”

   “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.”

2. (countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable)Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.

   “With this excellent Pomade you may Anoint your Face at night, and waſh it off the next day in the morning with Rain-water.”

3. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)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. (historical, obsolete, transitive)Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.