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kohl
a preparation used as eye makeup: She accented her eyes with kohl.
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kohl
(kōl)n.
A cosmetic preparation, such as powdered antimony sulfide, used especially in the Middle East to darken the rims of the eyelids.
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kohl
(kəʊl)n
(Clothing & Fashion) a cosmetic powder used, originally esp in Muslim and Asian countries, to darken the area around the eyes. It is usually powdered antimony sulphide
[C18: from Arabic kohl; see alcohol]
Kohl
(kəʊl)n
(Biography) Helmut (ˈhɛlmuːt). born 1930, German statesman: chancellor of West Germany (1982–90) and of Germany (1990–98)
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kohl
(koʊl)n.
a dark powder, as finely powdered antimony sulfide, used as an eyeliner or eyeshadow.
[1790–1800; < Arabic]
Kohl
(koʊl)n.
Helmut, born 1930, chancellor of West Germany 1982–90; chancellor of Germany 1990–98.
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kohl
- A powder used to darken the eyes, it is from ancient Arabic and Egyptian times.See also related terms for powder.
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| Noun | 1. | kohl - a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids |
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