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kohl
1[ kohl ]
noun
- a powder, as finely powdered antimony sulfide, used as a cosmetic to darken the eyelids, eyebrows, etc.
Kohl
2[ kohl ]
noun
- ±á±đ±ô·łŸłÜłÙ [hel, -m, oo, t], 1930â2017, German political leader: chancellor of West Germany (1982â90); chancellor of Germany 1990â98.
kohl
1/ °ìÉʱô /
noun
- a cosmetic powder used, originally esp in Muslim and Asian countries, to darken the area around the eyes. It is usually powdered antimony sulphide
Kohl
2/ °ìÉʱô /
noun
- KohlHelmut1930MGermanPOLITICS: statesman Helmut (ËhÉlmuËt). born 1930, German statesman: chancellor of West Germany (1982â90) and of Germany (1990â98)
yĐÄvlog History and Origins
yĐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of kohl1
Example Sentences
Take for example ithmid, which is deemed the âpurest form of kohlâ by Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa and other parts of Africa and Asia.
Zahra Hankir opens âEyeliner: A Cultural Historyâ by marveling over her motherâs elegant beauty process as she delicately sweeps black kohl on her waterline, dreaming of displaying that same confidence one day.
Underneath her veil, Baherâs face was round, her tired eyes lined with kohl.
The walls of one room were covered with photographs of her in full kumari regalia, a small girl with brightly painted lips and eyes lined with kohl.
A collection of cosmetics was found, including kohl containers, as well as bracelets and earrings.
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