kohl
noun
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Definition of kohl
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a preparation used especially in Arabia and Egypt to darken the edges of the eyelids
Kohl
biographical name
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Definition of Kohl (Entry 2 of 2)
Helmut 1930–2017 chancellor of West Germany (1982–90) chancellor of Germany (1990–98)
Examples of kohl in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Xerxes is depicted as an androgyne sybarite, his brooding eyes rimmed with kohl, his lips, nose, and ears all pierced with rings linked by delicate golden chains. — Myke Cole, The New Republic, "The Sparta Fetish Is a Cultural Cancer," 1 Aug. 2019 For an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Brosnahan paired her disco curls with a set of glittering taupe Sally Lapointe capri pants and graphic kohl-rimmed eyes—two daring statements that would likely be approved by Bradshaw herself. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Rachel Brosnahan Steps Out With Carrie Bradshaw Curls in New York City," 30 July 2019 The softness of a classic kohl or gel pencil enlarges the eyes more than liquid liners do. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "The 20 Best Instant Anti-Aging Beauty Secrets," 24 June 2019 Her buttonlike eyes, made darker by extra heaps of kohl, belied an otherwise plump and forgiving face. — Abhijith Ravinutala, chicagotribune.com, "2019 Algren Awards: Finalist: Definition(s)," 20 July 2019 The image shows a piercing hazel eye against a backdrop of snowy white feathers, the bird’s signature black marking swathed like kohl over its brow. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Audubon Photography Award Winners Show the Breathtaking Beauty of Wild Birds," 16 July 2019 In addition to her treasures and servants, Puabi was interred with her makeup, including a silver box that contained kohl, a black pigment used as eyeliner. — National Geographic, "The royal tombs of Ur revealed Mesopotamia's golden splendor," 22 May 2019 Marni’s graphic wings traced in an intricate, serpentine shape reminiscent of the kohl-rimmed eyes of ancient cultures. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "6 Top Beauty Trends That Dominated Milan Fashion Week," 24 Sep. 2018 The singer took a thick, arched rimming of black kohl to the extreme, fanning it out toward the brow in an angular sweep, as well as along the inner corners of the eye. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Dua Lipa Proves Why an Extreme Cat Eye Is an Instant Look Changer," 11 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kohl.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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kohl
noun
English Language Learners Definition of kohl
: a type of makeup that is used to put a black or dark gray line or mark around the eyes
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