bay rum

noun

A fragrant liquid used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes, originally made in the West Indies from rum and the leaves and/or berries of the West Indian bay tree (Pimenta racemosa).

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nounbay rum (uncountable)

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  1. uncountableA fragrant liquid used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes, originally made in the West Indies from rum and the leaves and/or berries of the West Indian bay tree (Pimenta racemosa).

    Minna might be sitting in her plaid dress on the window-seat with her embroidery, her smooth hair polished with bay-rum, humming Solveig's song.

    1915, Dorothy Richardson, Pointed Roofs, Broadview, published 2014, page 177
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