Kohl

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kohl'kohl'1 syllable
🇩🇪German
Down-to-earth

MEANING

Cabbage

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old High German 'kohl', meaning 'cabbage'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In German-speaking countries, it may be associated with common household vegetables.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically as both a surname and a given name, often found in regions with strong agricultural roots.

🇸🇦Arabic
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MEANING

Eye cosmetic

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

From Arabic 'kuḥl', referring to a traditional eye cosmetic.

CULTURAL NOTES

Kohl has been used culturally in the Middle East and South Asia for centuries, often for both aesthetic and protective purposes.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Kohl has been mentioned in ancient texts and is associated with cultural practices dating back to ancient Egypt.

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Kohl - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations