pomander
/poh-man-der, poh-man-der/US // ˈpoʊ mæn dər, poʊˈmæn dər //UK // (pəʊˈmændə) //
鲳鱼,石榴裙,石榴裙下,石榴裙下坠
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a mixture of aromatic substances, often in the form of a ball, formerly carried on the person as a supposed guard against infection but now placed in closets, dressers, etc.
- : the ball, box, or other case in which it was formerly carried.
Examples
She saw Pomander no longer; she was alone with her great anguish.
"And the breadth of their hands, too," said Pomander, waking from a nap.
This Sir Charles Pomander was a gentleman of vice; pleasure he called it.
"I accept your courteous dismissal, madam," said Pomander, grinding his teeth.
Pomander recovered himself a little; he laughed with quiet insolence.
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