war paint

Definition of War Paint in English :

1. war paint

adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle

2. war paint

full ceremonial regalia

3. make-up, makeup, war paint

cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

War Paint

noun

1.

painted decoration of the face and body applied by certain Native American peoples before battle

2. informal

finery or regalia

3. informal

cosmetics

1.

a pigment applied to the face and body, as by some American Indian peoples, in preparation for war

2. Slang

ceremonial dress; regalia

3. Slang

cosmetics; makeup

n.

1. Pigments applied to the face or body in preparation for battle, as in certain traditional societies.

2. Informal Cosmetics such as lipstick, rouge, or mascara.