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pulvil
noun
pul·vil
\ˈpəl(ˌ)vil\
variants: or
pulvillio
\ˌpəlˈvilē(ˌ)ō\Definition of pulvil
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archaic
: cosmetic or perfumed powder
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Origin and Etymology of pulvil
Italian polviglio, from Spanish polvillo, diminutive of polvo dust, powder, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin pulvus, alteration of Latin pulvis
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