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war paint
noun
: paint put on the face, the arms, etc., by Native Americans before going into battle
Full Definition of WAR PAINT
1
: paint put on parts of the body (as the face) by American Indians as a sign of going to war
2
: makeup 3a
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First Known Use of WAR PAINT
1826
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- cosmetics, maquillage, paint, makeup
Rhymes with WAR PAINT
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