Rouge /(?)/

Rouge

a.
  1. red. [R.]

Phrases & Compounds
Rouge et noir
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.

Rouge

n.
  1. 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. (Chem.)
  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.

Rouge

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Rouged; p. pr. & vb. n. Rouging

  1. To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.

Rouge

v. t.
  1. To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.