CERUSE


Meaning of CERUSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sə-ˈrüs, ˈsir-ˌüs ]

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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