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warpaint

Syllabification: (war·paint)
Pronunciation: /ˈwôrˌpānt/
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Definition of warpaint

noun

  • a pigment or paint traditionally used in some societies, especially those of North American Indians, to decorate the face and body before battle.
  • informal elaborate or excessively applied makeup.

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