Definition of CERUSE

ceruse

Plural: ceruses

Noun

  • White lead; a basic lead carbonate used in paint and cosmetics.
  • a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
  • Synonym of white lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, particularly as used to whiten skin or in early medicine.

Examples

  • The opponent tried to hide CERUSE on the board, but I spotted it for a challenge.

Origin / Etymology

From French céruse, from Latin cērusa, variant of cērussa, q.v.

Synonyms

lead carbonate, white lead

Scrabble Score: 8

ceruse: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ceruse: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ceruse: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

ceruse: valid Words With Friends Word