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ceruse

ce·ruse [ sə rss, sr ss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. cosmetic containing white lead: a cosmetic used in the past that contained white lead. Lead is now known to damage the skin and is no longer used in cosmetics.

2. white lead used as pigment: white lead used as a pigment and formerly in cosmetics

[14th century. Via French< Latin cerussa]
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