"ghassoul" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French ghassoul, from Arabic غَاسُول (ḡāsūl). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|ghassoul}} French ghassoul, {{der|en|ar|غَاسُول}} Arabic غَاسُول (ḡāsūl), {{root|en|ar|غ س ل}} Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ghassoul (uncountable)
  1. A kind of saponifying vulcanic clay used for hair and skin care. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Hygiene Synonyms: rhassoul
    Sense id: en-ghassoul-en-noun-s6Zo4-Ix Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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