noun
- a ball made of perfumes and spices, or a container holding such substances, used to scent the air or clothing
Usage: historical
Examples
- She carried a small pomander in her purse to keep her clothes smelling fresh.
- The medieval lady wore a silver pomander filled with cloves and cinnamon.
- Pomanders were popular in the 16th century as protection against disease.
- The orange studded with cloves served as a natural pomander.
- He gave her an ornate pomander as a wedding gift.
- The pomander hung from her belt, releasing its sweet fragrance as she walked.