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talcumed

/ˈtælkəmd/ /ˈtɔːlkəmd/

Meanings
verb
To perfume with talcum powder.

Examples :

"After his bath, the baby was talcumed and dressed in a soft, cotton onesie. "
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Related Words

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powder noun

/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

"The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration bath

bath noun

/bɐːθ/ [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [baθ⁓bæθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ]

A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.

"After a long day at school, I took a bath to relax. "

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soft noun

/sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/

A soft or foolish person; an idiot.

"My brother is a bit of a soft when it comes to asking for help with his homework. "

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dressed verb

/ˈdɹɛst/

To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).

"He was dressed in the latest fashions."

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onesie noun

/ˈwʌn.zi/

Name given to a number of one-piece attires

"My baby brother wears a soft, blue onesie to keep warm at night. "

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baby noun

/ˈbeɪbi/

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

"The baby slept soundly in its crib, a peaceful sound in the busy household. "

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cotton noun

/ˈkɒt.n̩/ /ˈkɑt.n̩/

Gossypium, a genus of plant used as a source of cotton fiber.

"My grandmother grows cotton plants in her garden. "

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perfume noun

/ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /pɚˈfjuːm/

A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor

"The perfume from the new flower shop filled the air, making the street pleasant. "

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talcum noun

/ˈtælkəm/ /ˈtɔlkəm/

Powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use.

"After her bath, the baby was dusted with talcum to keep her skin dry and soft. "