talcum/ˈtælkəm/EtymologyFrom talc + -um, from Medieval Latin talcum, from Arabic طَلْق (ṭalq).talcum means powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 69 out of 100.talcum is pronounced /ˈtælkəm/.nounPowdered and perfumed talc for toilet use.verbTo perfume with talcum powder.