"corpsepaint" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From corpse + paint. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|corpse|paint}} corpse + paint Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} corpsepaint (uncountable)
  1. A style of black-and-white makeup used primarily by black metal musicians and fans, intended to make the wearer appear inhuman, corpselike, or demonic. Wikipedia link: Carach Angren Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cosmetics Synonyms: corpse paint Translations (Translations): liksminke [masculine] (Norwegian)

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