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Kohl (Noun)

Meaning

A cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The ancient Egyptian queen used kohl to accentuate her eyes and give herself a mysterious allure.
  • Kohl was an essential item in the beauty routine of every woman in Arabia, used to protect the eyes from the harsh desert sun.
  • She applied the kohl carefully, tracing a fine line along the edge of her eyelid to create a dramatic effect.
  • The merchant sold various shades of kohl at his stall in the bustling market, each one guaranteed to make the wearer's eyes sparkle.
  • As a child, she watched in fascination as her mother applied kohl to her eyes, learning the ancient technique that had been passed down through generations.

Hypernyms

  • Make-up
  • War Paint
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