mascara

Meanings

• noun

  A type of cosmetic used to enhance the appearance of eyelashes by making them look longer, fuller, and darker.

  - "She applied several coats of mascara to make her eyelashes look more dramatic."
  - "The mascara tube was empty, so she had to buy a new one."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mascara
lasagna , fascinator , casserole

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Variants

List of all variants of mascara that leads to same result
mascara , mascaraed , mascaras

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'maschera', meaning mask.

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Trivia

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1. Mascara was first invented in the 19th century by a French chemist named Eugène Rimmel.

2. Mascara was originally made from a variety of ingredients, including coal, wax, and even urine.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite or disrespectful to wear mascara to funerals or other formal events.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eyeliner: Eyeliner is a cosmetic used to draw lines on the eyelids to define and enhance the eyes. It is often used in combination with mascara to create a more dramatic eye look.

2. Eyeshadow: Eyeshadow is a cosmetic used to apply color to the eyelids and create a variety of eye looks. It is often used in combination with mascara and eyeliner to create a complete eye makeup look.

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Culture

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Mascara has been used for centuries to enhance the beauty of eyes. In ancient Egypt, women used kohl, a form of eyeliner and mascara, to protect their eyes from the sun and to make their eyes look more attractive. In modern times, mascara is a popular cosmetic item used by people of all genders to enhance their eyes and make them look more defined and expressive.

How to Memorize "mascara"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tube of mascara and imagine applying it to your eyelashes to make them look longer and fuller.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mascara' with the words 'eyelashes' and 'beauty' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Makes Ashamed Cats Absolutely Radiant' to remember that mascara is used to make cats' eyes, or eyelashes, look absolutely radiant.

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