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spermaceti Definition


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spermaceti
noun
    1. A white translucent waxy substance that is present in a cavity in the snout of the sperm whale and which was formerly used for making candles, soap, cosmetics, ointments, etc.
Etymology: 15c: Latin, meaning ‘whale sperm', from sperma seed + ceti of a whale, from the mistaken belief as to what the substance consists of.



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