vermeil

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

1. (archaic, poetic) Bright scarlet, vermilion.
2. (archaic, poetic) Specifically of faces, lips etc.: red, ruddy, healthy-looking.

Noun

1. (poetic) Vermilion; bright red.
2. Silver gilt or gilt bronze.
3. A liquid composition applied to a gilded surface to give luster to the gold.

Synoniemen

red-haired

redheaded

russet

Vertalingen

vermeil

αργυρός

parlak kırmızı

vermiglio

επιχρυσωμένος

vermillon inv

cinabro

rosso

vermiglione

escarlate

vermelho

bermejo

bermellón

lal

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈvɜː.meɪl/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: vermayle

In summary

From Middle English vermayle, from Old French vermeil (“vermilion”), from Latin vermiculus (“little worm”), from vermis (“worm”), ultimately in reference to Kermes vermilio, a type of scale insect used to make a crimson dye. Doublet of vermicule.