n. [ F. céruse, L. cerussa. ] 1. White lead, used as a pigment. See White lead, under White. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A cosmetic containing white lead. [ 1913 Webster ]

To distinguish ceruse from natural bloom. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Min.) The native carbonate of lead. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Washed with a preparation of white lead; as, cerused face. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. (Min.) Native lead carbonate; a mineral occurring in colorless, white, or yellowish transparent crystals, with an adamantine, also massive and compact. [ 1913 Webster ]