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talcum (powder)
(tal′kəm)
noun
a powder for the body and face made of powdered, purified talc, usually perfumed
Origin: ML < Ar ṭalq, talc
See talcum (powder) in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A fine, often perfumed powder made from purified talc for use on the skin.
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