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powder puff
noun
a soft, feathery ball or pad, as of cotton or down, for applying powder to the skin.
Origin:
1695–1705
1695–1705
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dərˌpʌf
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| powder puff | |
| —n | |
| a soft pad or ball of fluffy material used for applying cosmetic powder to the skin | |
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