Definition of vermilion Vermilion

/vɚmɪˈljʌn/ - [vermilyun] - ver•mil•ion

We found 13 definitions of vermilion from 4 different sources.

What does vermilion mean?

Verb vermilions, vermilioning, vermilioned
vermilion - color vermilion
		redden turn red or redder; "The sky reddened"
Adjective
vermilion - of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
		vermillion, cinnabar, Chinese-red
		chromatic being or having or characterized by hue

= synonym
= antonym
= related word

vermilion (Noun)
A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide .
vermilion (Noun)
A vivid red or slightly orange colour.
vermilion (Noun)
A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women.
vermilion (Noun)
A red skin of the lip or its border with the skin of the face.
vermilion (Verb)
To color or paint vermilion.
vermilion (Adjective)
Having a brilliant red colour.
vermilion (Adjective)
Having the color of the vermilion dye.

vermilion (n.)
A bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulphide, obtained either from the mineral cinnabar or artificially. It has a fine red color, and is much used in coloring sealing wax, in printing, etc.
vermilion (n.)
Hence, a red color like the pigment; a lively and brilliant red; as, cheeks of vermilion.
vermilion (v. t.)
To color with vermilion, or as if with vermilion; to dye red; to cover with a delicate red.