VENETIAN RED


Meaning of VENETIAN RED in English

noun

1. usually capitalized V

a. : an earthy hematite used as a pigment

b. : a synthetic iron oxide pigment that is made usually by calcining copperas with lime and consists essentially of ferric oxide and calcium sulfate — compare indian red 1

2. often capitalized V

a. : a strong reddish brown that is yellower and slightly lighter than Indian red and yellower, stronger, and very slightly darker than Morocco red — called also Siena, Sierra

b. : a moderate reddish brown that is yellower and deeper than mahogany (sense 5)

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