carmine in Latin
carmine in Latin is cocceus — carmine means a deep purplish-red pigment or dye, traditionally made from crushed cochineal insects.
carmine in Latin
cocceus
A purplish-red colour, resembling that pigment.
What does "carmine" mean?
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noun A deep purplish-red pigment or dye, traditionally made from crushed cochineal insects.
"The artist mixed carmine with white to get a softer rose tone."
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adjective Of a deep purplish-red colour.
"She painted her lips a bold carmine shade."
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carmine in a sentence
- The artist mixed carmine with white to get a softer rose tone.
- Carmine has been used as a natural food and cosmetic colorant for centuries.
- She painted her lips a bold carmine shade.
- The sunset faded from carmine to violet.
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What is "carmine" in Latin?
"carmine" in Latin is cocceus. carmine means: A deep purplish-red pigment or dye, traditionally made from crushed cochineal insects.
How do you use "carmine" in a sentence?
Example: "The artist mixed carmine with white to get a softer rose tone." In Latin, "carmine" is cocceus.
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