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Macassar oil

American  

noun

  1. an oil derived from materials said to be obtained from Macassar, formerly used as a hairdressing.

  2. a similar oil or preparation for the hair.

Macassar oil British  

noun

  1. an oily preparation formerly put on the hair to make it smooth and shiny

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Etymology

Origin of Macassar oil

First recorded in 1800–10

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