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noun
An emulsion of water and certain fats, usually including beeswax and various scent agents, designed to smooth skin and remove makeup.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: pharmacy
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: coldcream, face cream, vanishing cream
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cream, ointment, emollient
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Across languages
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