Index of English words, starting with "ro"

(1) - Roue (n.) One devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauchee; a rake.

(1) - Rouge (v. t.) To tint with rouge; as, to rouge the face or the cheeks.
(2) - Rouge (v. i.) To paint the face or cheeks with rouge.
(3) - Rouge (n.) A cosmetic used for giving a red color to the cheeks or lips. The best is prepared from the dried flowers of the safflower, but it is often made from carmine.
(4) - Rouge (n.) A red amorphous powder consisting of ferric oxide. It is used in polishing glass, metal, or gems, and as a cosmetic, etc. Called also crocus, jeweler's rouge, etc.
(5) - Rouge (a.) red.

(1) - Rough (n.) Tempestuous; boisterous; stormy; as, rough weather; a rough day.
(2) - Rough (n.) Not level; having a broken surface; uneven; -- said of a piece of land, or of a road.
(3) - Rough (n.) Not polished; uncut; -- said of a gem; as, a rough diamond.
(4) - Rough (n.) Tossed in waves; boisterous; high; -- said of a sea or other piece of water.
(5) - Rough (n.) Marked by coarseness; shaggy; ragged; disordered; -- said of dress, appearance, or the like; as, a rough coat.
(6) - Rough (n.) Hence, figuratively, lacking refinement, gentleness, or polish.
(7) - Rough (n.) Not courteous or kind; harsh; rude; uncivil; as, a rough temper.
(8) - Rough (n.) Marked by severity or violence; harsh; hard; as, rough measures or actions.
(9) - Rough (n.) Having inequalities, small ridges, or points, on the surface; not smooth or plain; as, a rough board; a rough stone; rough cloth.
(10) - Rough (n.) Austere; harsh to the taste; as, rough wine.
(11) - Rough (v. t.) To cut or make in a hasty, rough manner; -- with out; as, to rough out a carving, a sketch.
(12) - Rough (n.) Hastily or carelessly done; wanting finish; incomplete; as, a rough estimate; a rough draught.
(13) - Rough (n.) Produced offhand.
(14) - Rough (n.) Boisterous weather.
(15) - Rough (n.) A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.
(16) - Rough (adv.) In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.
(17) - Rough (v. t.) To render rough; to roughen.
(18) - Rough (v. t.) To break in, as a horse, especially for military purposes.
(19) - Rough (n.) Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, voice, and the like; as, a rough tone; rough numbers.