Definition of Vermilion

1. Noun. A variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge.

Exact synonyms: Orange Red, Scarlet
Generic synonyms: Red, Redness
Derivative terms: Scarlet

2. Verb. Color vermilion.
Generic synonyms: Redden

3. Adjective. Of a vivid red to reddish-orange color.
Exact synonyms: Chinese-red, Cinnabar, Vermillion
Similar to: Chromatic

Definition of Vermilion

1. n. A bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulphide, obtained either from the mineral cinnabar or artificially. It has a fine red color, and is much used in coloring sealing wax, in printing, etc.

2. v. t. To color with vermilion, or as if with vermilion; to dye red; to cover with a delicate red.

3. n. A bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulphide, obtained either from the mineral cinnabar or artificially. It has a fine red color, and is much used in coloring sealing wax, in printing, etc.

4. v. t. To color with vermilion, or as if with vermilion; to dye red; to cover with a delicate red.

Definition of Vermilion

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

2. Noun. A vivid red or slightly orange colour. ¹

3. Noun. A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women. ¹

4. Noun. A red skin of the lip or its border with the skin of the face. ¹

5. Adjective. Having a brilliant red colour. ¹

6. Adjective. Having the color of the vermilion dye. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vermilion

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Vermilion

1. 1. A bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulphide, obtained either from the mineral cinnabar or artificially. It has a fine red colour, and is much used in colouring sealing wax, in printing, etc. The kermes insect has long been used for dyeing red or scarlet. It was formerly known as the worm dye, vermiculus, or vermiculum, and the cloth was called vermiculatia. Hence came the French vermeil for any red dye, and hence the modern name vermilion, although the substance it denotes is very different from the kermes, being a compound of mercury and sulphur. 2. Hence, a red colour like the pigment; a lively and brilliant red; as, cheeks of vermilion. Origin: F. Vermillon. See Vermeil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vermilion

vermiculous
vermiculture
vermiculus
vermiform
vermiform appendage
vermiform appendices
vermiform appendix
vermiform process
vermiformia
vermifugal
vermifuge
vermifuges
vermil
vermilies
vermilinguia
vermilion (current term)
vermilionectomy
vermilioned
vermilioning
vermilions
vermilled
vermillion
vermillion flycatcher
vermillion rockfish
vermillions
vermils
vermily
vermin

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