dusting powder

dusting powder

noun
a powder used on the skin, especially to relieve irritation or absorb moisture.

Origin:
1905–10
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Dusting powder is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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dusting powder

noun
a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing) [syn: toilet powder
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