carmine

/ˈkɑrmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a bright red or crimson colour, a red pigment made from the cochineal insect, or a deep red colour of the blood

“The artist mixed carmine with blue to create a beautiful sunset.”

2. verb

to dye or colour something red

“The fabric was carmined to give it a bright red hue.”

Synonyms

  • crimson
  • scarlet

Antonyms

  • blue