pomander
- Noun. A mixture of aromatic substances, made into a ball and carried as a protection against infection.
- Noun. An orange, studded with cloves, hung in a wardrobe to provide a sweet smell.
- Noun. A case in which an aromatic ball was carried.
- Noun. A perforated container filled with pot-pourri for placing in a wardrobe etc.
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