BRILLIANTINE


Meaning of BRILLIANTINE in English

ˈbrilyən.ˌtēn, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: French brillantine, from brillant brilliant + -ine — more at brilliant

1. : a usually colored and perfumed dressing for making hair glossy

2. : a lightweight lustrous clothing fabric that is similar to alpaca and is woven in plain or fancy weaves usually with a cotton warp and a mohair or worsted filling

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