(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:47:56

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.

 

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