Definitions for: Carmine

[n] a variable color averaging a vivid red
[adj] having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
[v] color carmine

Webster (1913) Definition: Car"mine, n. [F. carmin (cf. Sp. carmin, It.
carminio), contr. from LL. carmesinus purple color. See
Crimson.]
1. A rich red or crimson color with a shade of purple.

2. A beautiful pigment, or a lake, of this color, prepared
from cochineal, and used in miniature painting.

3. (Chem.) The essential coloring principle of cochineal,
extracted as a purple-red amorphous mass. It is a
glucoside and possesses acid properties; -- hence called
also carminic acid.

Carmine red (Chem.), a coloring matter obtained from
carmine as a purple-red substance, and probably allied to
the phthale["i]ns.

Synonyms: blood-red, cardinal, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, chromatic, crimson, red, reddish, ruby, ruby-red, ruddy, scarlet

See Also: red, redden, redness

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