talkum

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Medieval Latin talcum, from Persian طلق (talq).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /talkɔm/, [ˈtˢalkʰɔm]

Noun[edit]

talkum n (singular definite talkummet, not used in plural form)

  1. talcum (powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use)

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