Rouge — Defs

01 a. red.

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red.[R.]

Phrases & compounds

Rouge et noir — 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.

02 n. A red amorphous powder consisting of ferric oxide. It is used in polishing glass, metal, or gems, and as a cosmetic, etc. Called also croc…

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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.(Chem.) Also: crocus, jeweler's rouge
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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.

03 v. i. To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.

imp. & p. p. Rouged; p. pr. & vb. n. Rouging

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To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.

04 v. t. To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.

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To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.