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brilliantine

noun bril·lian·tine \ˈbril-yən-ˌtēn\

Definition of BRILLIANTINE

1
:  a light lustrous fabric that is similar to alpaca and is woven usually with a cotton warp and mohair or worsted filling
2
:  a preparation for making hair glossy
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First Known Use of BRILLIANTINE

1873

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