kohl

noun

: a preparation used especially in Arabia and Egypt to darken the edges of the eyelids

Examples of kohl in a Sentence

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Charlotte’s kohl pencil—which blends like a dream—comes in the classic Pillow Talk hue. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, chamomile extract Shades: 12 Waterproof: Yes Type: Kajal, which is similar to kohl but with a softer and creamier texture. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 These items included weapons that were used in wars, hunting tools, personal accessories and ivory kohl applicators. Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024 Along with evidence of soldiers’ daily provisions, researchers found accessories and toiletries, like ivory applicators for kohl eyeliner, necklaces of carnelian and faience beads shaped like pomegranate blossoms, and scarabs engraved with deities’ names, per the statement. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kohl 

Word History

Etymology

Arabic kuḥl

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kohl was in 1799

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“Kohl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kohl. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

kohl

noun
: a cosmetic used by women especially in Arabia and Egypt to darken the edges of the eyelids

Biographical Definition

Kohl

biographical name

Helmut 1930–2017 chancellor of West Germany (1982–90) chancellor of Germany (1990–98)

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