greasepaint

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Etymology

From grease +‎ paint.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡriːs.peɪnt/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

greasepaint (countable and uncountable, plural greasepaints)

  1. A mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup.
    Hyponym: five and nine

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