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kohl

Pronunciation: /kəʊl/
Definition of kohl

noun

[mass noun]
  • a black powder, usually antimony sulphide or lead sulphide, used as eye make-up especially in Eastern countries.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Arabic kuḥl

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