rhusma (Meaning)
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rhusma (n.)
A mixtire of caustic lime and orpiment, or tersulphide of arsenic, -- used in the depilation of hides.
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A mixtire of caustic lime and orpiment, or tersulphide of arsenic, -- used in the depilation of hides.
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The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that rhusma, a type of red dye, had medicinal properties.
Rhusma was used as a cosmetic to enhance the beauty of women's faces in ancient Greece and Rome.
The pigment in rhusma was derived from the sumac plant, which is still used today in various dyes and inks.
Rhusma was also used in religious ceremonies and rituals, as it was believed to have sacred significance.
