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(), a.[F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be red, ruber red. See Red.] red. [R.] Rouge et noir () [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 n.[F.] 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 v. i.[imp. & p. p.Rouged (); p. pr. & vb. n.Rouging .] To paint the face or cheeks with rouge. Rouge v. t.To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks. スポンサード リンク
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