I. ˈrüzh, especially Southern ˈrüj 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
II. verb
( rouged ; roug·ing )
Date: 1777
transitive verb
1. : to apply rouge to
2. : to cause to redden
intransitive verb
: to use rouge