ceruse
noun
ce·ruse
| \ sə-ˈrüs
, ˈsir-ˌüs
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, ˈsir-ˌüs
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Definition of ceruse
1
: white lead as a pigment
2
: a cosmetic containing white lead
Examples of ceruse in a Sentence
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Even once these side effects were well known, ceruse remained popular for centuries. — Serah-marie Mcmahon, Teen Vogue, "This New Book Is All About the Dark (And Sometimes Bloody) History of Fashion," 12 Apr. 2019 Which, of course, requires more ceruse to cover up these new imperfections. — Serah-marie Mcmahon, Teen Vogue, "This New Book Is All About the Dark (And Sometimes Bloody) History of Fashion," 12 Apr. 2019 For thousands of years ceruse was liberally applied to eyes, mouths, and skin. — Serah-marie Mcmahon, Teen Vogue, "This New Book Is All About the Dark (And Sometimes Bloody) History of Fashion," 12 Apr. 2019 Since most of us don't have flawless porcelain complexions, the Elizabethans — at least those who could afford it — used a product called ceruse, which was a blend of vinegar and, wait for it, white lead. — Donna Freydkin, Allure, "Margot Robbie Spied With RED Hair for Her Role as Queen Elizabeth I," 21 Aug. 2017 This mixture of lead and vinegar that Elizabeth used was known as Venetian ceruse, or the spirits of Saturn. — National Geographic, "Arsenic Pills and Lead Foundation: The History of Toxic Makeup," 22 Sep. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ceruse.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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ceruse
noun
ce·ruse
| \ sə-ˈrüs
, ˈsi(ə)r-ˌüs
\
, ˈsi(ə)r-ˌüs
\
Medical Definition of ceruse
1
: white lead as a pigment
2
: a cosmetic containing white lead