Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Pomade \Po*made"\ (?; 277), n. [F. pommade pomatum, OF. pomade
   cider (cf. Sp. pomada, It. pomata, LL. pomata a drink made of
   apples), from L. pomum fruit, LL., an apple. Cf. {Pomatum}.]
   1. Cider. [Obs.] --Piers Plowman.

   2. Perfumed ointment; esp., a fragrant unguent for the hair;
      pomatum; -- originally made from apples.

Source : WordNet®

pomade
     n : hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment [syn:
         {pomatum}]

pomade
     v : apply pomade to (hair)