PUMICE


Meaning of PUMICE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' p ə -m ə s

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English pomis, from Anglo-French pomice, from Latin pumic-, pumex ― more at FOAM

Date: 15th century

: a volcanic glass full of cavities and very light in weight used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing

– pu · mi · ceous \ pyü- ' mi-sh ə s, ˌ p ə - \ adjective

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