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Meaning Of Vermilion
n.
A bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulphide,
obtained either from the mineral cinnabar or artificially. It has a
fine red color, and is much used in coloring sealing wax, in printing,
etc.
n.
Hence, a red color like the pigment; a lively and
brilliant red; as, cheeks of vermilion.
v. t.
To color with vermilion, or as if with vermilion; to
dye red; to cover with a delicate red.