Hypertext Webster Gateway: "rouge"
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) 1.7 (wn)
rouge
n : makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the
cheeks [syn: {paint}, {blusher}]
v : redden by applying rouge to; of cheeks
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