CERUSE


Meaning of CERUSE in English

n.

Pronunciation: s ə - ' rüs, ' sir- ˌ üs

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French céruse, from Latin cerussa

Date: 14th century

1 : white lead as a pigment

2 : a cosmetic containing white lead

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