noun
Kohl
kohl
Kohl (noun) means a dark powder, traditionally made from ground stibnite, used to line the eyes as makeup, especially across the Middle East and South Asia. Example: “She lined her eyes with kohl before the wedding.”
noun
1
A dark powder, traditionally made from ground stibnite, used to line the eyes as makeup, especially across the Middle East and South Asia.
"She lined her eyes with kohl before the wedding."
"Kohl has been used as eye makeup for thousands of years."
verb
1
To apply kohl to one's eyes.
"She kohled her eyes heavily for the performance."
"The dancer's eyes were dramatically kohled."
How to use Kohl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional dark eye-makeup powder, and the act of applying it.
Common pairings
kohl-lined eyes
a stick of kohl
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Word forms
- Plural
- Kohls
- Third person singular
- kohls
- Past tense
- kohled
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Etymology
It comes from the German surname, itself from Kohl ("cabbage"). Compare Koehl, Cole, Coll, Kail, and Kale.
Rhymes for Kohl
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What does “Kohl” mean?
The word “Kohl” means a dark powder, traditionally made from ground stibnite, used to line the eyes as makeup, especially across the Middle East and South Asia. In plain terms, a traditional dark eye-makeup powder, and the act of applying it.
How do you pronounce “Kohl”?
“Kohl” is pronounced kohl (/koʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kohl” in a sentence?
Here is “Kohl” used in a sentence: “She lined her eyes with kohl before the wedding.”
What part of speech is “Kohl”?
Depending on how it is used, “Kohl” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “Kohl” have?
“Kohl” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dark powder, traditionally made from ground stibnite, used to line the eyes as makeup, especially across the Middle East and South Asia.
