Meaning
A dark powder, usually powdered stibnite (an antimony ore), used as eye makeup, especially in Eastern countries.
Etymology
Origin: Arabic
From Arabic كُحْل (kuḥl, “antimony; kohl, stibnite (powdered antimony)”). Doublet of alcohol and alcool.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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