aftershave

noun af·ter·shave \ˈaf-tər-ˌshāv\

: a pleasant-smelling liquid that some men put on their faces after they have shaved

Full Definition of AFTERSHAVE

: a usually scented lotion for use on the face after shaving

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1946

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