noun
Etymology: indian (II) 1
1. usually capitalized I
a. : a yellowish red ferruginous earth containing hematite and used as a pigment — called also Persian red
b. : any of various light red to purplish brown iron oxide pigments made by calcining iron salts (as copperas)
2. often capitalized I
a. : a strong reddish brown that is redder and slightly darker than Venetian red — called also Japanese red, Prussian red
b. : a moderate reddish brown — called also Chinese red, Majolica earth, Persian earth, Persian red, scarlet ocher, Spanish brown