mascara
n.— «The A5 coupe, on which this convertible is based, was a breakout car for Audi in 2008, not only for its lovely proportions but also because it was the first mainstream Audi to feature the now-signature LED headlight “mascara,” and a revised platform with the front wheels pushed forward and a repositioned differential for better weight distribution.» —“2009 Audi A5, S5: touch of class” by Peter Bleakney Wheels.ca Feb. 27, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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