vermil

Meanings

• Noun

  A bright red pigment or dye derived from the mineral mercury(II) sulfide or from cinnabar.

  - "The artist used vermilion to paint the sunset."
  - "The ancient Egyptians used vermilion as a cosmetic."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vermil
rimes , crimes , chimes

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Variants

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vermeil , vermeils

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'vermilionem', meaning 'deep red' or 'crimson'.

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Trivia

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1. Vermilion was once used as a cosmetic in ancient Egypt and China.

2. The name 'vermilion' comes from the Latin word 'vermilionem', meaning 'deep red' or 'crimson'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cinnabar: A bright red mineral from which mercury can be extracted and which is used as a source of vermilion.

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Culture

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In Chinese culture, vermilion is considered auspicious and is used for seals, calligraphy, and painting. It is also used in traditional Chinese weddings as a symbol of happiness and good fortune.

How to Memorize "vermil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bright red sunset or a red apple to help remember the color and meaning of vermilion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate vermilion with the color red and the brightness of a sunset or a ripe apple.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vermilion is a Very Red Mineral I Often Need' to remember the meaning and spelling of the word.

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