\Rouge\, a. [F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be
red, ruber red. See {Red}.]
red. [R.]
{Rouge et noir}[F., red and black], a game at cards in which
   persons play against the owner of the bank; -- so called
   because the table around which the players sit has certain
   compartments colored red and black, upon which the stakes
   are deposited. --Hoyle.

\Rouge\, n. [F.]
1. (Chem.) A red amorphous powder consisting of ferric oxide.
   It is used in polishing glass, metal, or gems, and as a
   cosmetic, etc. Called also {crocus}, {jeweler's rouge},
   etc.
2. A cosmetic used for giving a red color to the cheeks or
   lips. The best is prepared from the dried flowers of the
   safflower, but it is often made from carmine. --Ure.

\Rouge\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rouged}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Rouging} .]
To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.

\Rouge\, v. t.
To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.