talcum n 1: a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder [syn: {talc}, {talcum}] 2: a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture [syn: {talcum}, {talcum powder}]
Talcum \Tal"cum\ (t[a^]l"k[u^]m), n. [NL.] (Min.) Same as {Talc}. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]