See Also: pomander(medicine)
pomander(dictionary)
pomander(dictionary)

pomander (iou)



pomander noun. L15.
[Old French pome d'embre from medieval Latin pomum ambrae, pomum de ambra apple of amber.]
Orig., a mixture of aromatic substances, usu. made into a ball and carried in a small box or bag, esp. as a safeguard against infection. Now, a fruit, esp. an orange, stuck with cloves and usu. tied with ribbon, hung or placed in a wardrobe. L15.
A case for this perfume, usu. a ball of gold, silver, or ivory. Now, a small perforated container filled with pot-pourri etc. for hanging in a wardrobe, etc. L15.