4 entries under this word

Rouge

Rouge, a.

adjective

(rōozh, 74), a. [Fr. rouge, Pr. rog, Sp. roxo, rubio, Pg. rouco, ruivo, It. roggio, robbio, Lat. rubens, red, from rubere, to be red, from ruber, red.] Red. [Rare.] Davies.

Rouge, n.

noun

(rōozh), n. [Fr. rouge, It. robbia, Sp. rubia. See supra.]

Sense 1. ( Chem.) An anhydrous sesquioxide of iron, of a bright red color, used for giving a fine luster to articles of metal or glass. Ure.

Sense 2. A cosmetic used for giving a red color to the cheeks or lips, the best of which is prepared from the dried flowers of the safflower, but it is often made from carmine. Fairholt. Ure.

Rouge, v. i.

verbintransitive

(rōōzh), v. i. [imp. & p. p. ROUGED; p. pr. & vb. n. ROUGING.] [See supra.] To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.

Rouge, v. t.

verbtransitive

(rōōzh), v. t. To paint or tinge with rouge.