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Pronunciation : Rouge
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be red, ruber red. See Red.]
Definition : Defn: red. [R.] Rouge et noir ( Etym: [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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Rouge
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F.]
Definition : 1. (Chem.)

Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Rouge
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.

i. [imp. & p. p. Rouged; p. pr. & vb. n. Rouging .]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Rouge
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913