brilliantine


bril·lian·tine

noun \ˈbril-yən-ˌtēn\

Definition of BRILLIANTINE

1
: a light lustrous fabric that is similar to alpaca and is woven usually with a cotton warp and mohair or worsted filling
2
: a preparation for making hair glossy

First Known Use of BRILLIANTINE

1873

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