1. plural of pomatum; scented ointments or hair dressings
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The Victorian gentleman’s dressing table held various pomatums for styling his hair.
• Barbers in the 18th century sold different pomatums to their wealthy clients.
• The apothecary’s shop displayed bottles of fragrant pomatums on wooden shelves.
• Ladies of fashion applied pomatums to achieve elaborate hairstyles.
• The recipe book contained instructions for making homemade pomatums from animal fat and herbs.