noun

vermilion

vermilion, cinnabar

She painted the door a bright vermilion.

She painted the door a bright vermilion.

a ((adjective)) vermilion a (adjective) brilliant red color She painted the door a bright vermilion.

Synonyms: scarlet, crimson, cinnabar

From Latin 'vermiculus' (little worm), referring to an insect used to make red dye.

Imagine a 'million' red worms creating this vibrant color.

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