noun
talcum
TAL-kuhm
noun
1
A fine, soft powder, often scented, used on the skin to absorb moisture.
"She dusted the baby with talcum powder after the bath."
How to Use Talcum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA powder made from talc, used for keeping skin dry and smelling fresh.
Common pairings
talcum powder
Word Forms
talcumed past tense, talcums plural, talcums singular
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin talcum, ultimately from Arabic ṭalq, the same root as the mineral "talc."