Word Study
brilliantine
CIDE DICTIONARY
brilliantine, n. [F. brillantine. See lst Brilliant.].
- An oily composition used to make the hair manageable and glossy. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- A dress fabric having a glossy finish on both sides, resembling alpaca but of superior quality. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
brilliantine, n.
1 an oily liquid dressing for making the hair glossy.
2 US a lustrous dress fabric.
1 an oily liquid dressing for making the hair glossy.
2 US a lustrous dress fabric.
Etymology
F brillantine (as BRILLIANT)
For further exploring for "brilliantine" in Webster Dictionary Online