Etymology

poudre de riz

Today it means: A cosmetic face powder, originally made with powdered rice. Full definition →

First used 19th c.French poudre de riz
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  1. French · derived frompoudre de riz
  2. English todaypoudre de riz

From French poudre de riz. Compare rice powder.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A cosmetic face powder, originally made with powdered rice.

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