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Rusma

CIDE DICTIONARY

Rusman. [Corrupt. from Turk. khyryzma a paste used as a depilatory, fr. Gr. an unguent; cf. F. rusma.].
     A depilatory made of orpiment and quicklime, and used by the Turks. See Rhusma.  [1913 Webster]

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