talkum

Danish

Etymology

From Medieval Latin talcum, from Persian طلق (talq).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /talkɔm/, [ˈtˢalkʰɔm]

Noun

talkum n (singular definite talkummet, not used in plural form)

1. talcum (powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use)

Related terms

• talk