maquillage en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /makiˈ(j)ɑːʒ/ (UK)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Borrowed from French maquillage.
Meanings
-
(uncountable, usually) Makeup, cosmetics, or its application, especially in theatrical or excessive use.
The ladies of his court – and plenty of the men too – adapted their maquillage to take advantage of artificial lighting to draw attention to their rosy cheeks, white bosoms, jet black eyebrows and scarlet lips.
2011 September 21, Tim Blanning, “The reinvention of the night”, in Times Literary Supplement:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maquillages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |