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Pomander

/pəˈmæn.də/

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.

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noun
  1. 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. 2

    A small case in which an aromatic ball was carried.

  3. 3

    A perforated container filled with pot-pourri for placing in a drawer, wardrobe, room, etc., to provide a sweet smell.

  4. 4

    An apple or orange studded with cloves used for the same purpose.

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