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How to pronounce “vermilion

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Pronunciation guide for vermilion

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of vermilion with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Padma LakshmiIt's a beautiful dark red vermilion color.
Definition summary
A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar.

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How to pronounce vermilion

Padma Lakshmi

It's a beautiful dark red vermilion color.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “vermilion

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar.
  • A bright orange-red colour.
  • A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women.
  • The red skin of the lips or its border with the skin of the face.
  • (obsolete) The kermes or cochineal insect.
  • (obsolete) The cochineal dye made from this insect.
  • [Adjective]
  • Having a brilliant red colour.
  • Having the color of the vermilion dye.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To color or paint vermilion.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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