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mascara

Pronunciation: /maˈskɑːrə/
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Definition of mascara

noun

[mass noun]
  • a cosmetic for darkening and thickening the eyelashes: waterproof mascara [count noun]:I threw out all my lipsticks, eyeshadows, and mascaras

Derivatives

mascaraed

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Italian, literally 'mask', from Arabic masḵara 'buffoon'

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