The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Talcum \Tal"cum\ (t[a^]l"k[u^]m), n. [NL.] (Min.) Same as Talc. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
talcum n 1: a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder [syn: talc, talcum] 2: a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture [syn: talcum, talcum powder]