pomander

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   historical: a ball of aromatic substances carried for fragrance or as a supposed protection against infection

   The courtier carried a pomander compounded from ambergris, musk, and spices.

2. 2
   noun

   a small perforated case or piece of jewellery made to hold aromatic substances

   The silver pomander opened into compartments for several different perfumes.

3. 3
   noun

   an orange or other fruit studded with cloves and used as a fragrant decoration

   They hung a clove-studded pomander beside the winter greenery.

From Old French pomme d'ambre, 'apple of ambergris,' from pomme, 'apple or ball,' + ambre, 'ambergris.' The name first denoted a fragrant compound and then its pierced container; modern decorative clove-studded fruit preserves the round scented form.

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