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shampoo

Main Entry:: ¹sham·poo
Pronunciation:: \sham-ˈpü\
Function:: transitive verb
Etymology:: Hindi & Urdu cā̃po, imperative of cā̃pnā to press, massage
Date:: 1762

1archaic : massage2 a: to wash (as the hair) with soap and water or with a special preparation b: to wash the hair of

— sham·poo·er noun

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