POMANDER
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Pomander.
How to pronounce pomander:
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Pomander - as a noun
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.
A small case in which an aromatic ball was carried.
A perforated container filled with pot-pourri for placing in a drawer, wardrobe, room, etc., to provide a sweet smell.
An apple or orange studded with cloves used for the same purpose.
Example Sentences
"She hung a pomander filled with oranges and cloves in her closet to keep it smelling fresh."
"The bride carried a beautiful pomander of flowers instead of a bouquet."
"During the Middle Ages, people would wear pomanders around their necks to ward off disease."
"The scent of the pomander filled the entire room."
"The pomander was shaped like a small spherical cage and could be opened to reveal a solid perfume inside."
Word Game Points
Is POMANDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pomander is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POMANDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is POMANDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pomander is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOMANDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is POMANDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pomander is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOMANDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.