kohl

Definitions


[kəʊl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a black powder, usually antimony sulphide or lead sulphide, traditionally used as eye make-up in North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia
(e.g: she lined her eyes with soft kohl and heavy mascara)


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Arabic kuḥl




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