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carmine


Meanings
  • noun

    A bright red pigment derived from the cochineal insect.

    - "The artist used carmine to paint the sunset."
    - "The dress was dyed a deep carmine color."

Synonyms

C.I. 75470 , E120 , cochineal , crimson
Rhymes
Words rhyming with carmine
charming , harmony , alarming , calming
Variants
List of all variants of carmine that leads to same result
carmine , carmines
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'coccinus', meaning 'scarlet' or 'vermilion'.


Trivia
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  1. Carmine was once used as a food coloring and as a cosmetic.

  2. The cochineal insect is also used to produce cochineal oil, which is used in perfumes.


Related Concepts
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  1. cochineal: An insect from which carmine is derived.


Culture
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Carmine has been used as a pigment in art and textiles for centuries. It was particularly valued in ancient Rome and Egypt for its brilliant color.

How to Memorize "carmine"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a deep, vibrant red color. This is the color of carmine.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'carmine' with the color red, or with the cochineal insect.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'carmine' as 'Colorful Arthropod Making Intense New Hues'.


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