Word
Vermilion
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
ver-mil-ion
Definition
- 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.
- n. - Hence, a red color like the pigment; a lively and
brilliant red; as, cheeks of vermilion.
- v. t. - To color with vermilion, or as if with vermilion; to
dye red; to cover with a delicate red.
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