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talcum

Pronunciation: /ˈtalkəm/

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Definition of talcum

noun

(also talcum powder) [mass noun]
  • a cosmetic or toilet preparation consisting of the mineral talc in powdered form, typically perfumed.

verb (talcums, talcuming, talcumed)

[with object]
  • powder (something) with talcum: (as adjective talcumed)the baby’s talcumed skin

Origin:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin, from Arabic ṭalq, from Persian

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