mascara

English

/ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/, /məˈskɑːɹə/, /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/

noun
Definitions
  • A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.

Etymology

Derived from Italian maschera (mask, disguise).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

maschera

Gloss

mask, disguise

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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