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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POMANDER

From Old French pome d'ambre, from Medieval Latin pōmum ambrae apple of amber.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POMANDER

pomander  [pəʊˈmændə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POMANDER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pomander is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POMANDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pomander

A pomander, from French pomme d'ambre, i.e. apple of amber, is a ball made of perfumes, such as ambergris, musk, or civet. The pomander was worn or carried in a vase, also known by the same name, as a protection against infection in times of pestilence or merely as a useful article to modify bad smells. The globular cases which contained the pomanders were hung from a neck-chain or belt, or attached to the girdle, and were usually perforated and made of gold or silver. Sometimes they contained several partitions, in each of which was placed a different perfume. The term “pomander” can be for the actual scented material itself or for the container that contains the scented material. The container could have been made of gold or silver. Pomander can be a bag containing fragrant herbs. Pomanders were an early form of aromatherapy.

Definition of pomander in the English dictionary

The definition of pomander in the dictionary is a mixture of aromatic substances in a sachet or an orange, formerly carried as scent or as a protection against disease. Other definition of pomander is a container for such a mixture.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POMANDER


Ananda
əˈnændə
Anaximander
əˌnæksɪˈmændə
Banda
ˈbændə
calamander
ˈkæləˌmændə
Ganda
ˈɡændə
germander
dʒɜːˈmændə
gerrymander
ˈdʒɛrɪˌmændə
lander
ˈlændə
Luganda
luːˈɡændə
Miranda
mɪˈrændə
outlander
ˈaʊtˌlændə
panda
ˈpændə
propaganda
ˌprɒpəˈɡændə
Ruanda
rʊˈændə
Rwanda
rʊˈændə
salamander
ˈsæləˌmændə
sander
ˈsændə
Scamander
skəˈmændə
Uganda
juːˈɡændə
veranda
vəˈrændə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POMANDER

pom
pom-pom
pomace
pomaceous
pomade
pomato
pomatum
Pombal
pombe
pome
pomegranate
pomelo
Pomerania
Pomeranian
pomeroy
pomfret
pomfret-cake
pomiculture
pomiferous
pommee

WORDS THAT END LIKE POMANDER

Alexander
Channel Islander
commander
company commander
coriander
demander
expander
finder
gander
hander
Highlander
Hollander
islander
Leander
meander
overlander
Prince Edward Islander
Santander
slander
wander
zander

Synonyms and antonyms of pomander in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pomander» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POMANDER

Find out the translation of pomander to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pomander from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pomander» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

pomander
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pomander
570 millions of speakers

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pomander
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pomander
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ناشر العطر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Pomander
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pomander
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pomander
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diffuseur de parfum
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pomander
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Duftkugel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

匂い玉
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

pomander
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pomander
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người xức bom mát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pomander
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्फोटक द्रव्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

delikli baharat topu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pomander
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pomander
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Pomander
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pomander
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pomander
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

reukbal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pomander
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pomander
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pomander

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POMANDER»

The term «pomander» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.644 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POMANDER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pomander» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pomander» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pomander

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POMANDER»

Discover the use of pomander in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pomander and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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How to Dry Foods
Pomander balls are a lovely way to scent your home for the holidays and are thoughtful gifts. It's easy to make pomander balls in your food dryer or a warm room. These old-fashioned aromatic delights dry quickly and easily when placed in a ...
Deanna DeLong, 2006
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Phoebe; Or, The Miller's Maid: A Romance of Deep Interest
Pomander would have got clear o5, and might have reached his own home, and then put what complexion he pleased upon the business, had it not been that, unluckily, he was so intent upon getting past Mr. Scrimp's house, that he did not ...
‎1842
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My Favorite Yankee Miracles: 1,001 Quick Fixes, Crazy ...
It will last for years, and unlike those car freshener pine trees or air freshener sticks, a pomander is an attractive decoration suitable for the most formal room in your house. Try these old-time ideas for making pomanders and using them in ...
Yankee Books, 2005
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Tudor Costume and Fashion
303 illustrates an early sixteenth-century pomander, comprising an upper and lower hemisphere of gold filigree hinged together and containing a ball of perfume. Fig. 304 shows one dating from the first half of the sixteenth century. It is made in ...
Herbert Norris, 1997
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Selections from the Modern British Dramatists: With ...
If they are as heavy in the hearing as the carrying——But here comes your rival, poor Pomander. (Crosses) Enter Sin CHARLIzs. You will join our party at Mr. Vane's, Sir Charles? You promised, you know. (Crosses) PoMANDER (coldly).
George Henry Lewes, 1867
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Crafting Fun: 101 Things to Make and Do with Kids
Orange Pomander A pomander is a ball of sweet-smelling fruit and spices that was originally worn around the neck to protect people from disease and bad smells. Now we make them to add spirit to the holidays and to fill our homes with sweet ...
Rae Grant, 2008
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Aura-Soma
Dream work is aided by the use of the Quintessence Pallas Athena and Aeolus. • In general, it is strongly suggested that you use the green Pomander before a therapy session. It “creates space” for you as a client as well as for the therapist ...
Dalichow/Booth, 1996
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Accessories of Dress: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
set with emeralds, rubies, and pearls. Others were made of amber and gold, agate, gold and enamel, enamel and pearls. In England the same ornament was known as pomander. Figure 187. The bob of gold Which a pomander ball does hold ...
Katherine Lester, Bess Viola Oerke, 2013
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The Company They Kept: Writers on Unforgettable Friendships
I was disappointed to learn that Pomander Walk had always been apartments. I thought each structure had originally been a house and, like those of Belgravia, then had been violated, cut up, humbled by the high cost of living well. Pomander  ...
Robert B. Silvers, Barbara Epstein, 2006
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The Living Age
Foddles referred to Pomander as "a fine old boy." Sturdy spoke of him with professional correctness as "Maister Pomander," while I used to call him " Pomander" because the name always sounded musical in my ears. But whatever our ...
‎1915

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POMANDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pomander is used in the context of the following news items.
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Vows - Right by Your Side
A gold chandelier hung from the centre of an arch at the altar which was draped in white sheer linen and secured with two pomander balls of ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
2
Five things you need to know today Edinburgh
... the Court Jester, visitors can try their hand at archery and traditional crafts like pomander making, have a go at Renaissance 'Beat the Goalie' ... «The Edinburgh Reporter, Jul 15»
3
Museum hosts tour of rarely seen objects
... with a Make Your Own Diorama workshop and tomorrow there will be opportunity for children to make a clay pomander (perfumed ball). «Wanganui Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
Related News/Archive
6712 Pomander Ave., to Florida Eagle Investments LLC by Barbara C. Brink, $50,000, 6/11/2015. 5418 Seafoam Dr., to George Hanna by Mae ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
5
Of Special Note (7/8/15)
... take home: an herb garden, which can be entered in the fair next year; seed tape; a pomander; garden marker; shoebox worm bin; and more. «Lehigh Acres Citizen, Jul 15»
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One-day youth gardening camp Thursday
... can be entered into the Lee County Fair next year), seed tape, a pomander (oranges with cloves stuck in them to help the closet smell good), ... «Island Reporter, Jul 15»
7
Assistance League of Newport-Mesa Honors 'Assisteens'
Each debutante wore a traditional long, white gown and evening gloves and carried a 12 inch pomander, otherwise known as the kissing ball, ... «Newport Beach Independent Newspaper, Jul 15»
8
Edison & Ford offers free admission
... take home: an herb garden, which can be entered in the fair next year; seed tape; a pomander; garden marker; shoebox worm bin; and more. «Lehigh Acres Citizen, Jul 15»
9
American Dreams: The hidden houses of New York
Carved into 63 co-op apartments, Pomander Walk boasts charming English gardens, flowering window boxes, and twinkling street lights. «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
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The hidden houses of New York
Carved into 63 co-op apartments, Pomander Walk boasts charming English gardens, flowering window boxes, and twinkling street lights. «Domain News, Jun 15»

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