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Word of the Day – Khol

By June 27, 2021Word of the Day

Khol (noun)

koal

A black powder, usually antimony sulphide or lead sulphide, used as eye make-up especially in Eastern countries.

Late 18th century from Arabic kuḥl.

Example sentences

“The khol made her eyes seem even bigger than possible.”

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