About The Word Rouge

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Rouge

Rouge Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Rouge?
[n] makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
[v] redden by applying rouge to; of cheeks Synonyms | Synonyms for Rouge: blusher | paint Related Terms | Find terms related to Rouge: See Also | make up | makeup | make-up | war paint Rouge In Webster's Dictionary \Rouge\, a. [F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be
red, ruber red. See {Red}.]
red. [R.]
{Rouge et noir}[F., red and black], a game at cards in which
persons play against the owner of the bank; -- so called
because the table around which the players sit has certain
compartments colored red and black, upon which the stakes
are deposited. --Hoyle.
\Rouge\, n. [F.] 1. (Chem.) A red amorphous powder consisting of ferric oxide. It is used in polishing glass, metal, or gems, and as a cosmetic, etc. Called also {crocus}, {jeweler's rouge}, etc. 2. A cosmetic used for giving a red color to the cheeks or lips. The best is prepared from the dried flowers of the safflower, but it is often made from carmine. --Ure. \Rouge\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rouged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rouging} .] To paint the face or cheeks with rouge. \Rouge\, v. t. To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks. |
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