crimson

Crimson has 2 syllables: crim · son.

verb. Turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame.

adjective. Characterized by violence or bloodshed.

adjective. Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.

adjective. (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion.