rusma

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rusma - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Rusma \Rus"ma\, 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.
     [1913 Webster]