rouge

Meanings

• Noun

  A red cosmetic powder or lipstick.

  - "She applied rouge to her lips before going out."
  - "The actress used a lot of rouge on her cheeks for the movie."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹuːʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=720505"

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Synonyms

blush

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rouge
mogue , rougeage , sauge

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Variants

List of all variants of rouge that leads to same result
rouge , rouges , rouged , rouging , Baton Rouge

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Etymology

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French word meaning 'red'.

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Trivia

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1. Rouge was first used as a cosmetic in ancient Egypt.

2. The word 'rouge' is derived from the Old French word 'roux', meaning 'red'.

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Related Concepts

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1. makeup: Rouge is a type of makeup used for applying color to the face.

2. cosmetics: Rouge is a type of cosmetic product.

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Culture

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In Western culture, rouge is commonly used as a cosmetic to enhance the appearance of the lips and cheeks. It has been used for centuries and has been a symbol of beauty and femininity.

How to Memorize "rouge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red lipstick or powder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rouge' with the color red.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rouge' as 'red' in French.

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