war paint

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

• noun Pigments applied to the face or body in preparation for battle, as in certain traditional societies.
• noun Informal Cosmetics such as lipstick, rouge, or mascara.

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• noun Pigments ritually applied to the face and/or body of a Native American warrior prior to going into a battle.
• noun informal cosmetics, makeup

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• noun adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle
• noun cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
• noun full ceremonial regalia