English Explanatory Dictionary

brilliantine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈbrɪl.jən.tiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-brilliantine.wav

Word forms

brilliantine brilliantines brilliantining brilliantined

Etymology

Borrowed from French brillantine.

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