Associations to the word «Kohl»

Wiktionary

KOHL, noun. A dark powder used as eye makeup, especially in Eastern countries.
KOHL, verb. To decorate one's eyes with kohl or stibnite.

Dictionary definition

KOHL, noun. A cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke