rouge Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
    blusher; paint.
  2. verb redden by applying rouge to
    • she rouged her cheeks

WordNet

Rouge adjective
Etymology
F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be red, ruber red. See Red.
Definitions
  1. red. R. Hoyle.
Rouge noun
Etymology
F.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) 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 intransitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Rouged ; present participle & verbal noun Rouging
Definitions
  1. To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.
Rouge transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.

Webster 1913