rouge
1. rouge \'ru:zh, esp South 'ru:j\ n [F, fr. MF, fr. rouge red, fr. L rubeus reddish - more at RUBY] 1: any of various cosmetics to color the cheeks or lips red 2: a red powder consisting essentially of ferric oxide used in polishing gl ass, metal, or gems and as a pigment 3: the red compartments in roulette 2. rouge vt : to apply rouge to to use rouge