Rusma /(?)/

Rus·ma

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.

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