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. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Rouged p. pr. & vb. n. Rouging . ] To paint the face or cheeks with rouge. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be red, ruber red. See Red. ] red. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

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Rouge et noir ety>[ F., red and black ], a game at cards in which persons play against the owner of the bank; -- so called because the table around which the players sit has certain compartments colored red and black, upon which the stakes are deposited. Hoyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F., literally, red cross. ] (Her.) One of the four pursuivants of the English college of arms. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F., literally, red dragon. ] (Her.) One of the four pursuivants of the English college of arms. [ 1913 Webster ]