an oily preparation formerly put on the hair to make it smooth and shiny
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Macas′sar oil′,
- Clothingan oil derived from materials said to be obtained from Macassar, formerly used as a hairdressing.
- Clothinga similar oil or preparation for the hair.
- 1800–10
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