kohl

Noun

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kohl(n = noun.artifact) Array - a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids; Array

kohl, n. [See Alcohol.].

A mixture of soot and other ingredients, used by Egyptian and other Eastern women to darken the edges of the eyelids. [1913 Webster]

kohl, n. a black powder, usu. antimony sulphide or lead sulphide, used as eye make-up esp. in Eastern countries.

Etymology

Arab. kuhl

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