French white en · NOUN
Etymology
From its supposed origin in France.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Finely pulverized talc.
- (uncountable) An especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in paints.
- (historical, uncountable) Synonym of silver white, a Parisian white lead paint thinner than flake white.
Synonyms
Berlin white · Krems white · Nottingham white · Vienna white · Kremnitz white · silver white · China white