Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kabuki brush

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.58 in modern English

Syllables: kabuk-i brush
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A makeup brush with a short stem, dense bristles, and typically a rounded head.

Etymology

Actors in kabuki theatre wear heavy makeup that may be applied with such a brush.

Inflected Forms

kabuki brushes (plural)

Synonyms

mushroom brush

Questions

What does kabuki brush mean?: A makeup brush with a short stem, dense bristles, and typically a rounded head.
Where does kabuki brush come from?: Actors in kabuki theatre wear heavy makeup that may be applied with such a brush.

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