pomander
/pษหmรฆn.dษ/IPA: /P OW0 M AE0 N D ER0/
noun
- 1
A mixture of aromatic substances, made into a ball and carried by a person to impart a sweet smell or as a protection against infection.
- 2
A small case in which an aromatic ball was carried.
- 3
A perforated container filled with pot-pourri for placing in a drawer, wardrobe, room, etc., to provide a sweet smell.
- 4
An apple or orange studded with cloves used for the same purpose.
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