| a. | 1. | red.
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| n. | 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 | |||
| 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. | ||||
| v. i. | 1. | To paint the face or cheeks with rouge. | |||
| v. t. | 1. | To tint with rouge; | |||
| Noun | 1. | rouge - makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks |
| Verb | 1. | rouge - redden by applying rouge to; "she rouged her cheeks" |
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