Kohl (k l), Helmut Born 1930. German politician who served as chancellor of West Germany (1982-1990) and of Germany (1990-1998). A chief architect of the European Union, he is best known for overseeing Germany's reunification process. |
| kohl (kl) n. A cosmetic preparation, such as powdered antimony sulfide, used especially in the Middle East to darken the rims of the eyelids. [Arabic ku  l, powder of antimony, kohl; see kl in Semitic roots.] |
kohl [kəʊl]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a cosmetic powder used, originally esp in Muslim and Asian countries, to darken the area around the eyes. It is usually powdered antimony sulphide
[from Arabic kohl; see alcohol]
Kohl [kəʊl]
n
(Biographies / Kohl, Helmut (1930 M, German, POLITICS: statesman) Helmut (ˈhɛlmuːt). born 1930, German statesman: chancellor of West Germany (1982-90) and of Germany (1990-98)
kohl - A powder used to darken the eyes, it is from ancient Arabic and Egyptian times.
See also related terms for powder.
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