"ceruse" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /sɪˈɹuːs/ [UK]
Rhymes: -uːs Etymology: From French céruse, from Latin cērusa, variant of cērussa, q.v. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|céruse}} French céruse, {{der|en|la|cērusa}} Latin cērusa Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ceruse (uncountable)
  1. Synonym of white lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, particularly as used to whiten skin or in early medicine. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cosmetics, Inorganic compounds, Lead, Medicine Synonyms: white lead [synonym, synonym-of] Derived forms: cerused, Venetian ceruse Related terms: cerussite
    Sense id: en-ceruse-en-noun-7l4GImc7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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