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Meaning of vermilion

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vermilion

Pronunciation:/vɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪl.jən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide.

  2. A bright orange-red colour.

  3. A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women.

  4. The red skin of the lips or its border with the skin of the face.

verb

Definitions

  1. To color or paint vermilion.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a brilliant red colour.

  2. Having the color of the vermilion dye.