carmine

🇺🇸 /ˈkɑːrmaɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɑːmaɪn/
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noun
R

A very dark shade of red

The artist used carmine to add depth to the painting.

adjective
R

Of a very dark red color

Her lipstick was a striking carmine shade.

translation

n. A very dark shade of red
adj. Of a very dark red color

Word Forms

Plural carmines