noun
pomander
POH-man-der/ˈpəʊmændər/
A scented ball or small scent-filled container used to perfume its surroundings.
A pomander hangs in the closet to keep clothes fragrant.
Etymology
The “apple of amber” was an aromatic ball or apple-shaped shell; amber here refers to ambergris, used in perfume. The name later also covered a clove-studded orange used to scent clothing.
In context
the mix would then be inserted into the pomander's container
More examples
- She makes a pomander by pressing cloves into an orange.
- The small silver pomander holds a blend of fragrant spices.
- These pomanders give the room a warm, spicy scent.
Forms
pomander · pomanders