word
vermilion
ver-MIL-yun
vəˈmɪljənListen
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Syllable breakdown
vermilion
Dictionary meaning
A vivid red-orange colour.
History and origin
Old French — from 'vermeil' (bright red), from Latin 'vermiculus' (little worm — the source of the original dye).
Examples
- The artist mixed cadmium red with orange to achieve a bold vermilion.
Common mispronunciations
ver-MIL-ee-onver-MIL-ee-un
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