pomate/ˈpoʊmət/EtymologyFrom Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”) either directly or via slightly earlier English pomatum, from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”). Doublet of pomatum, pomade, and pomace.pomate means Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 100 out of 100.nounSynonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.“Shee with no Pomate paints her Face...”Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.“Patient he sits, while Master Puff, with pomate, tongs, and powder-pluff... gives each hair its proper station...”verbSynonym of anoint: to apply ointment.Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade.Synonym of mash: to crush into a paste.