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rusma
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rusma, n. [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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