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First Known Use: circa 1890
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a soft, white powder that is used to make your skin feel dry and smooth
See words that rhyme with talcum powder Spanish Central: Translation of talcum powder Nglish: Translation of talcum powder for Spanish speakers
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