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Definition of pulvilio in English: pulvilio(also pulvil) noun pʊlˈvɪlɪəʊ mass nounhistorical Perfumed cosmetic powder sprinkled on a wig or applied to the skin. Example sentencesExamples - His periwig was struck off, and the whole room filled with pulvilio.
- I smelt the fop by his pulvilio from the balcony down to the street.
- How many pounds of pulvil must the fellow use in sweetening himself from the smell of hops and tobacco?
- Sir Ambrose rose up in considerable dismay at a clatter above his head which half blinded him with pulvilio and scattered feathers.
- It was easy for the porter in Farquhar to pass for Beau Clincher, by borrowing his lace and his pulvilio.
Synonyms dust, fine particles, fine grains
OriginLate 17th century: from Italian polviglio 'fine powder', from polve, polvere 'powder'. |