Category:Rouge

Rouge, a. Etym: [f., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be red, Ruber red. See red.]

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.

Rouge Rouge, n. Etym: [f.]

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.

Rouge Rouge, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Rouged; p. pr. & vb. n. Rouging .]

Defn: to paint the face or cheeks with rouge.

Rouge Rouge, v. t.

Defn: to tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.