pomander

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

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