we use it all the time. more about the word: maquillage, PRONUNCIATION:(ma-kee-AAZH, MEANING: noun: ...

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we use it all the time. more about the word: maquillage, PRONUNCIATION:(ma-kee-AAZH, MEANING: noun: Makeup or cosmetics. ETYMOLOGY:From French maquillage (makeup), from maquiller (to apply makeup). Ultimately from the Indo-European root mag-/mak- (to knead, to fit) that is also the source of words make, mason, mass, match, and mingle.

Posted by D on 28.08.2008

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Posted by alma on 28.11.2008

i have never seen the word even written i think. Wow! Sweet!

Posted by SXTZ on 20.10.2008

I just call it war-paint! :-D

Posted by razano on 31.08.2008

Colonialism did leave some long term effects on language used in this part of the world. Other french words we use are: ascenseur, soutien, sèche-cheveux, culotte and of course rouge. No wonder, almost all have to do with cosmetics and fashion!