Kohl
noun
A black powder used as eyeliner, especially in Eastern countries.
She carefully applied kohl around her eyes before the party.

Often appears as...
- apply kohl
- wear kohl
noun
A type of cabbage popular in the German-speaking countries.
For dinner we had sausage and kohl.

Often appears as...
- cook kohl
- eat kohl
noun
A black powder used as eyeliner, especially in Eastern countries.
She carefully applied kohl around her eyes before the party.

Often appears as...
- apply kohl
- wear kohl
noun
A type of cabbage popular in the German-speaking countries.
For dinner we had sausage and kohl.

Often appears as...
- cook kohl
- eat kohl
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Cultural Significance
Kohl carries traditional and historic importance in some cultures, representing beauty and protection.

Wearing kohl has been a tradition in her family for generations.
Gender Neutral
Despite being a cosmetic, kohl is used by people of all genders, especially in cultural contexts.

He adorned his eyes with kohl for the cultural festival.
Historic Root
The use of kohl dates back to ancient times, and it's mentioned in historical texts.

Ancient Egyptians were known for their elaborate kohl eye makeup.
Cultural Significance
Kohl carries traditional and historic importance in some cultures, representing beauty and protection.

Wearing kohl has been a tradition in her family for generations.
Gender Neutral
Despite being a cosmetic, kohl is used by people of all genders, especially in cultural contexts.

He adorned his eyes with kohl for the cultural festival.
Historic Root
The use of kohl dates back to ancient times, and it's mentioned in historical texts.

Ancient Egyptians were known for their elaborate kohl eye makeup.
Cultural Significance
Kohl carries traditional and historic importance in some cultures, representing beauty and protection.

Wearing kohl has been a tradition in her family for generations.
Gender Neutral
Despite being a cosmetic, kohl is used by people of all genders, especially in cultural contexts.

He adorned his eyes with kohl for the cultural festival.
Historic Root
The use of kohl dates back to ancient times, and it's mentioned in historical texts.

Ancient Egyptians were known for their elaborate kohl eye makeup.
Quote examples
Alexander Dreymon
German Actor
We know they took their look very seriously - tweezers and combs were found in Viking graves. The warriors would file their teeth down to make them pointy, use kohl to make their eyes look darker, and red pigment on their teeth to make them look bloody.

Quote examples
Genelia D'Souza
Indian Actress
When in doubt, always opt for going naturel rather than hiding your skin under foundation and such. Line your eyes with kohl and mascara, put on some bright lip gloss and pinch your cheeks a little bit to get them all flushed and bright!

Quote examples
Xavier Dolan
Canadian Actor
Adele's look is meticulously thought through and completely of her own traits. She has such a powerful beauty, such an emotional voice, and the kohl, the hair, everything feels organically molded to her personality.

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Genelia D'Souza
Indian Actress
When it comes to make-up, I usually go au natural most of the time and opt for a basic blush, lip gloss and kohl for a day look.

Quote examples
Twinkle Khanna
Indian Businesswoman
I have never had a facial in my life. I use a facewash, a sunblock, and then I am set, with some kohl pencil around my eyes.

Quote examples
Dia Mirza
Indian Model
I'm a minimalist: For a day look, I like earth tones,and at night I go with kohl and a smudgy black eye.

Quote examples
Alexander Dreymon
German Actor
We know they took their look very seriously - tweezers and combs were found in Viking graves. The warriors would file their teeth down to make them pointy, use kohl to make their eyes look darker, and red pigment on their teeth to make them look bloody.

Quote examples
Genelia D'Souza
Indian Actress
When in doubt, always opt for going naturel rather than hiding your skin under foundation and such. Line your eyes with kohl and mascara, put on some bright lip gloss and pinch your cheeks a little bit to get them all flushed and bright!

Quote examples
Xavier Dolan
Canadian Actor
Adele's look is meticulously thought through and completely of her own traits. She has such a powerful beauty, such an emotional voice, and the kohl, the hair, everything feels organically molded to her personality.

Quote examples
Genelia D'Souza
Indian Actress
When it comes to make-up, I usually go au natural most of the time and opt for a basic blush, lip gloss and kohl for a day look.

Quote examples
Twinkle Khanna
Indian Businesswoman
I have never had a facial in my life. I use a facewash, a sunblock, and then I am set, with some kohl pencil around my eyes.

Quote examples
Dia Mirza
Indian Model
I'm a minimalist: For a day look, I like earth tones,and at night I go with kohl and a smudgy black eye.

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