n.
Pronunciation: ' rüzh, esp Southern ' rüj
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French, from rouge red, from Latin rubeus reddish ― more at RUBY
Date: 1751
1 : any of various cosmetics for coloring the cheeks or lips red
2 : a red powder consisting essentially of ferric oxide used in polishing glass, metal, or gems and as a pigment