1/28/06

carmine

[French 'carmin', from Medieval Latin 'carminium', probably blend of Arabic 'qirmiz', kermes, and Latin 'minium', cinnabar]

n.
1.
A strong to vivid red.
2. A crimson pigment derived from cochineal.

adj.
Strong to vivid red.

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