Meaning
The upper front brow of a saddle.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English pomel, from Old French pomel and Medieval Latin pomellum, pumellum, presumedly via Vulgar Latin *pomellum (“ball, knob”), the diminutive of Late Latin pōmum (“apple”). Compare French pommeau, Spanish pomo, and Swedish pumla.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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