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Rouge

Rouge Meaning & Definition
Rouge Definition And Meaning

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

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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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