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Kohl has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

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Noun
1

a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids

"She carefully applied k Kohl to her eyelids before stepping out into the desert sun."

2

A dark powder (usually powdered antimony) used as eye makeup, especially in Eastern countries; stibnite.

"She carefully applied kohl to her eyelids to create a dramatic look for the traditional dance performance."

Verb
1

To decorate one's eyes with kohl.

"She carefully applied black kohl around her eyes to make them pop against her fair skin."

Proper Noun
1

A surname, from German​.

"The new headmaster at Oakwood Elementary is Mr. Kohl."

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