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jeweler's rouge

Rouge \Rouge\, n. [F.]

  1. (Chem.) A red amorphous powder consisting of ferric oxide. It is used in polishing glass, metal, or gems, and as a cosmetic, etc. Called also crocus, jeweler's rouge, etc.

  2. A cosmetic used for giving a red color to the cheeks or lips. The best is prepared from the dried flowers of the safflower, but it is often made from carmine.
    --Ure.

Usage examples of "jeweler's rouge".

The spider disintegrated into shimmering dust finer than jeweler's rouge.