vermilion

vermilion
also vermillion noun Etymology: Middle English vermilioun, from Anglo-French vermeilloun, from vermeil, adjective, bright red, vermilion, from Late Latin vermiculus kermes, from Latin, little worm Date: 13th century 1. a bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulfide; broadly any of various red pigments 2. a vivid reddish orange

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