CARMINE


Meaning of CARMINE in English

[ 'kα:mʌɪn , -mɪn ]

■ noun a vivid crimson pigment made from cochineal.

Origin

C18: from Fr. carmin , based on Arab. ḳirmiz (see kermes ).

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