Definition of kohl
: a preparation used especially in Arabia and Egypt to darken the edges of the eyelids
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Then, draw a kohl liner like the Rimmel Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eye Liner along the waterlines of your upper and lower lids before smudging it out with your ring finger or a cotton swab.
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Her eyes were dark, with a permanent-mascara look that recalled for Janice the kohl eye makeup of ancient Egyptians.
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That powdered mineral was the main component of a cosmetic known as kohl, used as an eyeliner in ancient times.
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Applying kohl is one of the most celebrated of these customs that will never cease to be used as the original smoky eye.
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There were red lips, dark kohl-rimmed eyes and steal-worthy bronzed copper moments, thanks to traveling pro makeup artist Hung Vanngo.
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My mother and grandmother clamored to get a glimpse of a small, older woman wearing kohl eyeliner, a black cape and a wide-brimmed hat.
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In the first still from the movie, Redmayne appears in a chic wavy bob, red lips, some kohl, and what appears to be a little boobage.
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Across the board from liquid to kohl, ABSNY knows how to draw a line.
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Origin and Etymology of kohl
Arabic kuḥl
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Definition of kohl for English Language Learners
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: a type of makeup that is used to put a black or dark gray line or mark around the eyes
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See words that rhyme with kohl Britannica English: Translation of kohl for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about kohl
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