Greasepaint

//ˈɡriːs.peɪnt// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a greasy substance used as makeup by actors wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
baseblackfaceclown whitecold creamcompactcosmetics

Etymology

From grease + paint.

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