Meaning
A powdered form of impure zinc oxide used for polishing.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French tutie; compare Spanish tutía, atutía, from Latin tutia, from Arabic تُوتِيَاء (tūtiyāʔ), from Classical Persian توتیا (tūtyā), from Sanskrit तुत्था (tutthā).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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