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Rouge is 'red' in French

The origin of the word is derived from the Latin word Rubeus from a reddish powder, mostly ferric oxide used for polishing metal and glass

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In cosmetics from French 'rouge' meaning red colouring matter, in turn from Latin Rubeus meaning red. The first use in France is recorded in 1475

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