kohl

¹ American  

[kohl] / koʊl /

noun

1. a powder, as finely powdered antimony sulfide, used as a cosmetic to darken the eyelids, eyebrows, etc.

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Kohl ² American  

[kohl] / koʊl /

noun

1. Helmut 1930–2017, German political leader: chancellor of West Germany (1982–90); chancellor of Germany 1990–98.

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Kohl ¹ British  

/ kəʊl /

noun

1. Helmut (ˈhɛlmuːt). born 1930, German statesman: chancellor of West Germany (1982–90) and of Germany (1990–98)

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kohl ² British  

/ kəʊl /

noun

1. a cosmetic powder used, originally esp in Muslim and Asian countries, to darken the area around the eyes. It is usually powdered antimony sulphide

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Etymology

Origin of kohl

1790–1800; < Arabic kohl, variant of kuhl. See alcohol

Example Sentences

The kohl used centuries ago by Egyptian pharaohs has been immortalized on their tombs.

From Washington Post

Dressed in a robe and crown embroidered with purple sequins, with heavy lines of kohl below his eyes, he was more ambivalent than his attire implied.

From New York Times

The Naqada III graves contained rare artifacts like oyster shells, handmade pottery and two bowls of kohl.

From Fox News

The third puppy, the alpha female, was beautiful, with tawny, brandy-colored fur and bright eyes outlined with kohl.

From Seattle Times

She likes to line her eyes with a thick stroke of kohl, winged at the corner like the tail of a tick mark.

From The Guardian