Vermeil
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Etymology


From , from vermiculus, from vermiculus (a little worm), the coccus Indicus, from vermis (a worm)

Noun



  1. Vermilion; bright red.
  2. silver gilt or gilt bronze.
  3. A liquid composition applied to a gilded surface to give luster to the gold.

Adjective



  1. bright red, vermilion
  2. (of mouth, lips etc.) ruby, cherry (-red)
  3. rosy
 
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