Meaning of the word pomander in English

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pomander

US /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/
UK /pəˈmæn.dər/

Noun

1.

a ball of mixed fragrant substances, such as ambergris, musk, or civet, used for carrying on the person or for scenting a room

Example:
She carried a small silver pomander filled with spices.
The room was scented with a citrus pomander.
2.

an orange studded with cloves, used as a fragrant ornament

Example:
We made a traditional Christmas pomander with an orange and cloves.
The fragrant pomander hung by the fireplace.