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pomanderOne entry found. Main Entry: po·man·der Pronunciation: \ˈpō-ˌman-dər, pō-ˈ\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, modification of Anglo-French pomme de ambre, literally, apple or ball of amber Date: 15th century 1 : a mixture of aromatic substances enclosed in a perforated bag or box and used to scent clothes and linens or formerly carried as a guard against infection; also : a clove-studded orange or apple used for the same purposes
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