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rouge1 / roōzh/ • n. a red powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips. ∎ another term for jeweler's rouge. • v. [tr.] [often as adj.] (rouged) color with rouge: her brightly rouged cheeks. ∎ [intr.] archaic apply rouge to one's cheeks. rouge2 • n. (in Canadian football) a single point awarded when the receiving team fails to run a kick out of its own end zone. |
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"rouge." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "rouge." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-rouge010.html "rouge." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-rouge010.html |
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rouge French word for red. In heraldry, two of the four pursuivants of the English College of Arms are Rouge Croix, so named from the red cross design on the badge worn by the pursuivant, and Rouge Dragon, so named from the red dragon design on the pursuivant's badge.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "rouge." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "rouge." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-rouge.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "rouge." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-rouge.html |
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Rouge , river, c.30 mi (50 km) long, rising in S Michigan and winding S and SE to the Detroit River at the city of River Rouge. Dearborn and part of Detroit also lie on the river, which carries much of the raw material used by Detroit's industries. |
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"Rouge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Rouge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Rouge.html "Rouge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Rouge.html |
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A. R. Croix and R. Dragon, two pursuivants of the English College of Arms, so called from their badges XV; B. red powder used as a cosmetic XVIII. — (O)F.:- L. rubeus red. Hence vb. XVIII. |
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T. F. HOAD. "rouge." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "rouge." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-rouge.html T. F. HOAD. "rouge." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-rouge.html |
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rouge see cosmetics . |
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"rouge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "rouge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-rouge.html "rouge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-rouge.html |
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"Rouge." International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Rouge." International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3406800764.html "Rouge." International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers. 2001. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3406800764.html |
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rouge •Bruges, rouge
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"rouge." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "rouge." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-rouge.html "rouge." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-rouge.html |
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