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rachel|rəˈʃɛl|
Also Rachel.
[f. Rachel, the stage-name of Elisa Félix (1820–58), French actress.]
A light, tannish colour (used orig. and chiefly of face-powder). Also attrib. or as adj.
1887Illustr. London News 6 Aug. 163/1 (Advt.), Toilet powder... In three tints: Blanche, for fair skins; Naturelle, for darker complexions; and Rachel, for use by artificial light. 1907[see papier]. 1907,1927–8[see naturelle a.]. 1936M. Kennedy Together & Apart iv. 320 ‘If you must use powder at your age, do at least find a more becoming shade.’.. ‘It's not dead white,’ muttered Elisa furiously. ‘It's Rachel.’ 1970‘D. Halliday’ Dolly & Cookie Bird xii. 195 She has facial plates like a rachel armadillo. |