Associations to the word «Brilliantine»

Noun

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Wiktionary

BRILLIANTINE, noun. A hair pomade, making the hair shine brilliantly.
BRILLIANTINE, noun. A smooth shiny, luxurious fabric, often of alpaca or vicuña.
BRILLIANTINE, verb. To apply brilliantine to the hair.

Dictionary definition

BRILLIANTINE, noun. A pomade to make the hair manageable and lustrous.

Wise words

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