vermillion
noun
- 1
A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide.
- 2
A bright orange-red colour.
- 3
A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women.
- 4
The red skin of the lips or its border with the skin of the face.
- 5
The kermes or cochineal insect.
- 6
The cochineal dye made from this insect.
verb
- 1
To color or paint vermilion.
adjective
- 1
Having a brilliant red colour.
- 2
Having the color of the vermilion dye.
Translate “vermillion” to another language
Click any language to open the translator with this word already filled in.