crimson
Translation
deep red
Examples
The leaves turned a beautiful crimson in autumn.
The leaves turned a beautiful crimson in autumn.
He went crimson with embarrassment.
He went crimson with embarrassment.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) of a rich deep red color The leaves turned a beautiful crimson.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scarlet, ruby, deep red, vermilion
Etymology
From Arabic 'qirmizī', from 'qirmiz', the kermes insect from which a red dye was obtained.
Memory Tips
Associate CRIMSON with a CRIME scene, which might have the color of blood. It's a dark but memorable connection.