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Vermillion (name) means a place name used for several towns in the United States, and a surname, both derived from the bright red pigment of the same name. Example: “The family settled in Vermillion, South Dakota.”

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A place name used for several towns in the United States, and a surname, both derived from the bright red pigment of the same name.
"The family settled in Vermillion, South Dakota."

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In plain EnglishAlso a common word for a vivid red pigment or color.

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Vermillions
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What does “Vermillion” mean?
The word “Vermillion” means a place name used for several towns in the United States, and a surname, both derived from the bright red pigment of the same name. In plain terms, also a common word for a vivid red pigment or color.
How do you use “Vermillion” in a sentence?
Here is “Vermillion” used in a sentence: “The family settled in Vermillion, South Dakota.”
What part of speech is “Vermillion”?
“Vermillion” is a name.
What is the meaning of Vermillion?
"Vermillion" (name) means a place name used for several towns in the United States, and a surname, both derived from the bright red pigment of the same name.