Mascara: meaning, definitions and examples
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mascara
[ mษหskษหrษ ]
makeup beauty eyes
A cosmetic substance used to darken, lengthen, and thicken the eyelashes, typically applied with a brush.
Synonyms
eye makeup, eyelash tint, lash enhancer
Examples of usage
- She applied mascara to her lashes before going out.
- Her mascara ran when she cried.
Translations
Translations of the word "mascara" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mรกscara
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคธเฅเคเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Maske
๐ฎ๐ฉ masker
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ maska
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใซใฉ
๐ซ๐ท mascara
๐ช๐ธ mรกscara
๐น๐ท maske
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์ค์นด๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุณูุงุฑุง
๐จ๐ฟ maskara
๐ธ๐ฐ maskara
๐จ๐ณ ็ซๆฏ่
๐ธ๐ฎ maskara
๐ฎ๐ธ maskari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maskara
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกscara
Etymology
The word 'mascara' originated from the Italian word 'maschera', meaning mask or stain. It was first used in the modern cosmetic sense in the 19th century, when a substance similar to today's mascara was created using coal dust and Vaseline. Over the years, mascara has evolved into a popular beauty product used by people around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,118, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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