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fusain

fu·sain [ fyoo záyn, fy zàyn ] (plural fu·sains)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. graphic arts charcoal stick: a fine stick of charcoal for drawing, made from wood from the spindle tree

2. graphic arts charcoal drawing: a drawing or sketch done with fusain charcoal

3. minerals gray coal: dark gray bituminous carbon found in some kinds of coal

[Late 19th century. Via French, "spindle tree, charcoal made from its wood" < Latin fusus "spindle"]
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