CRIMSON

Crimson

Crimson is a strong, deep red color. It originally meant the color of the Kermes dye produced from a scale insect, Kermes vermilio, but the name is now sometimes also used as a generic term for slightly reddish-blue colors that are between red and rose.

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crimson

Noun

  1. A deep, slightly bluish red.

Verb

  1. to blush
  2. To dye with crimson or deep red; to redden.

Adjective

  1. Having a deep red colour.
  2. Having loose morals.


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