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war paint
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- a pigment applied to the face and body, as by some American Indian peoples, in preparation for war
- Slang ceremonial dress; regalia
- Slang cosmetics; makeup
See war paint in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- Pigments applied to the face or body in preparation for battle, as in certain tribal societies.
- Informal Cosmetics such as lipstick, rouge, or mascara.
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