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warpaint

noun [U]
 
 
/ˈwɔː.peɪnt/ US  /ˈwɔːr-/

Definition

a paint used by some tribal people to decorate the face and body before fightingPaints, dyes and pigmentsColour - general wordsMake-up and skin care humorous make-upMake-up and skin care
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