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 calcimine calcimine /ˈkælsɪˌmaɪn/

noun

  1. A water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings  ( calcimine , Kalsomine )
    a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
     The old room was painted with calcimine, giving it a soft and vintage feel.
    The old room was painted with calcimine, giving it a soft and vintage feel.

verb

  1. Cover with calcimine  ( calcimine , Kalsomine )
    cover with calcimine
     Calcimine the walls
    calcimine the walls


 erotic erotic /ɪˈrɑːtɪk/

adjective

  1. () Giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing  ( titillating , erotic )
    giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing

noun

  1. An erotic person  ( erotic )
    an erotic person
     The novel was labeled as "erotic" due to its explicit content.
    The novel was labeled as "erotic" due to its explicit content.


 unemployment unemployment /ˌənɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

noun

  1. () The state of being unemployed or not having a job  ( joblessness , unemployment )
    the state of being unemployed or not having a job
     Unemployment is a serious social evil
    unemployment is a serious social evil
     The rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy
    the rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy


 blackface blackface /ˈblækˌfeɪs/

noun

  1. The makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro  ( blackface )
    the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro
     Historical theater often showcased performers in blackface, a practice now recognized as deeply offensive.
    Historical theater often showcased performers in blackface, a practice now recognized as deeply offensive.