Definition of Rouge

1. Verb. Redden by applying rouge to. "She rouged her cheeks"

Generic synonyms: Make Up

2. Noun. Makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks.
Exact synonyms: Blusher, Paint
Generic synonyms: Make-up, Makeup, War Paint
Derivative terms: Blush

Definition of Rouge

1. a. red.

2. 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 crocus, jeweler's rouge, etc.

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

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

Definition of Rouge

1. Adjective. Of a reddish pink colour. ¹

2. Noun. Red or pink makeup to add colour to the cheeks; blusher. ¹

3. Noun. Any reddish pink colour. ¹

4. Noun. (Canadian football) A single point awarded when a team kicks the ball out of its opponent's end zone, or when a kicked ball becomes dead within the non-kicking team's end zone. Etymology uncertain; it is thought that in the early years of the sport, a red flag indicated that a single had been scored. ¹

5. Verb. To apply rouge (makeup.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rouge

1. to color with a red cosmetic [v ROUGED, ROUGING, ROUGES]

Medical Definition of Rouge

1. 1. 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 colour to the cheeks or lips. The best is prepared from the dried flowers of the safflower, but it is often made from carmine. Origin: F. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rouge

rotynge
rouaite
roubaultite
rouble
roubles
rouche
rouches
roucou
roucous
roue
rouen
rouens
roues
rouet
rouets
rouge (current term)
rouge et noir
rouge plant
rougeberry
rouged
rouges
rough
rough-and-ready
rough-and-tumble
rough-and-tumbled
rough-and-tumbles
rough-and-tumbling
rough-cut
rough-dry
rough-footed

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