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kohl

Syllabification: (kohl)
Pronunciation: /kōl/

Definition of kohl

noun

  • a black powder, usually antimony sulfide or lead sulfide, used as eye makeup especially in Eastern countries.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Arabic kuḥl

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Definition of kohl in the British & World English dictionary