Rouge

Part of speech: noun (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.

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. Ure.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

red. [R.] Rouge et noir ( Etym: [F., red and black], 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. Hoyle.