pomander

noun

po·man·der ˈpō-ˌman-dər How to pronounce pomander (audio)

pō-ˈman-

: a mixture of aromatic substances enclosed in a perforated bag or box and used to scent clothes and linens or formerly carried as a guard against infection

also : a clove-studded orange or apple used for the same purposes

: a box or hollow fruit-shaped ball for holding pomander

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In earlier times, there was more at stake in the use of an "apple of amber" (the literal meaning of Anglo-French pomme de ambre, modified to "pomander" in Middle English) than the addition of holiday spirit. Pomanders were used to offset foul odors and were also believed to protect against disease. Early pomanders were usually mixtures of fragrant spices, herbs, etc. in small metal containers, and they were often worn on chains, as jewelry, around the neck or at the waist. Today, we no longer believe pomanders ward off infections, but we still like nice-smelling things, and the word pomander survives to name the modern version of this aromatic, decorative object.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This annual light display includes a gnome village, Santa and his workshop, a light tunnel, crystal disco, Wishing Tree, model trains and the opportunity to make an orange and clove pomander to take home.

Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021 Wealthy women carried a pomander on a chain, then an expensive fashion accessory.

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2021 Stud a fresh orange with cloves for pomander balls that fill the house with a spicy-sweet scent, then upcycle leftover glass jars into a colorful Kwanzaa kinara.

Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 19 Nov. 2020 Think of drinking red wine that has marinated a pomander orange.

Dave Mcintyre, chicagotribune.com, 26 Dec. 2017

单词	pomander
释义	pomander noun po·man·der ˈpō-ˌman-dər pō-ˈman- 1 : a mixture of aromatic substances enclosed in a perforated bag or box and used to scent clothes and linens or formerly carried as a guard against infection also : a clove-studded orange or apple used for the same purposes 2 : a box or hollow fruit-shaped ball for holding pomander Did you know? In earlier times, there was more at stake in the use of an "apple of amber" (the literal meaning of Anglo-French pomme de ambre, modified to "pomander" in Middle English) than the addition of holiday spirit. Pomanders were used to offset foul odors and were also believed to protect against disease. Early pomanders were usually mixtures of fragrant spices, herbs, etc. in small metal containers, and they were often worn on chains, as jewelry, around the neck or at the waist. Today, we no longer believe pomanders ward off infections, but we still like nice-smelling things, and the word pomander survives to name the modern version of this aromatic, decorative object. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web This annual light display includes a gnome village, Santa and his workshop, a light tunnel, crystal disco, Wishing Tree, model trains and the opportunity to make an orange and clove pomander to take home. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021 Wealthy women carried a pomander on a chain, then an expensive fashion accessory. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2021 Stud a fresh orange with cloves for pomander balls that fill the house with a spicy-sweet scent, then upcycle leftover glass jars into a colorful Kwanzaa kinara. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 19 Nov. 2020 Think of drinking red wine that has marinated a pomander orange. Dave Mcintyre, chicagotribune.com, 26 Dec. 2017 Word History Etymology Middle English, modification of Anglo-French pomme de ambre, literally, apple or ball of amber First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition pomander noun po·man·der ˈpō-ˌman-dər, pō-ˈ : a mixture of aromatic substances enclosed in a perforated bag or box and used to scent clothes and linens or formerly carried as a guard against infection also : a clove-studded orange or apple used for the same purposes
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pomander

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