Etymology

pulvillio

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Today it means: A kind of perfumed cosmetic powder, applied to the skin, hair or wig. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Spanish polvillo
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  1. Spanish · derived frompolvillo
  2. English todaypulvillio

From Spanish polvillo, diminutive of polvo (“dust, powder”). Compare later pulvil.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. A kind of perfumed cosmetic powder, applied to the skin, hair or wig.

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