[rouge] n [F, fr. MF, fr. rouge red, fr. L rubeus reddish--more at ruby] (1753) 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
[2]rouge vb rouged ; roug.ing vt (1777) 1: to apply rouge to
2: to cause to redden ~ vi: to use rouge