kohl

How to say it

Meaning

kohl, a dark cosmetic powder made from antimony, traditionally applied around the eyes.

Good to know

a traditional eye cosmetic; the word also refers to the mineral antimony from which it is made.

Examples

• Alipaka kohl machoni mwake.She applied kohl around her eyes.
• Je, kohl hii inatengenezwa kutoka madini gani?What mineral is this kohl made from?
• Hana kohl leo.She has no kohl today.
• Watanunua kohl kwa ajili ya sherehe.They will buy kohl for the celebration.