Performers wearing oshiroi makeup (7)

I believe the answer is:

geishas

(Other definitions for geishas that I've seen before include "Japanese hostesses" , "Japanese women trained to entertain men" , "Japanese ladies trained to entertain men" , "Traditional women entertainers of men in Japan" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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