| Word | pomander |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A ball or perforated container of herbs or spices used to perfume the air or (supposedly) prevent infections. |
| Sentence | And then, she did not know how, but the pedlar coaxed her into buying for herself a pear-shaped pomander with a strong scent in it...Then the strange scent attracted her and she began to wonder what kind of spice was in the box. |
| Source | “Kerfol,” Stories to Remember, p.125 |
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