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rouge |
5 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rouge \Rouge\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rouged}; p. pr & vb n. {Rouging} .] To paint the face or cheeks with rouge. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rouge \Rouge\, v. t. To tint with rouge; as to rouge the face or the cheeks. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rouge \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rouge \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: rouge n : a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks [syn: {paint}, {blusher}] v : redden by applying rouge to of cheeks
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