First Known Use: 15th century
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pumice
noun pum·ice \ˈpə-məs\
: a gray stone that comes from volcanoes, is full of small holes, has a very light weight, and is used especially for smoothing and polishing things or for softening the skin
Full Definition of PUMICE
: a volcanic glass full of cavities and very low in density that is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
— pu·mi·ceous \pyü-ˈmi-shəs, ˌpə-\ adjective
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Origin of PUMICE
Middle English pomis, from Anglo-French pomice, from Latin pumic-, pumex — more at foam
PUMICEOUS Defined for Kids
pumice
noun pum·ice \ˈpə-məs\
Definition of PUMICE for Kids
: a very light porous volcanic glass that is used in powder form for smoothing and polishing
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pumice
noun pum·ice \ˈpəm-əs\
Medical Definition of PUMICE
: a volcanic glass full of cavities and very light in weight used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing
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