pulvillio (countable and uncountable, plural pulvillios)
(now, rare, historical) A kind of perfumed cosmetic powder, applied to the skin, hair or wig; pulvil. [from 17th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Pul*vil"li*o, Pul*vil"lo, n. Etym: [See Pulvil.]
Definition: A kind of perfume in the form of a powder, formerly much used,
– often in little bags. Smells of incense, ambergris, and pulvillios. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 March 2025
(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
