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TOILET POWDER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)
Synonyms:
bath powder; dusting powder; toilet powder
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("toilet powder" is a kind of...):
powder (any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "toilet powder"):
talcum; talcum powder (a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture)