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vermilion

[ver-mil-yuhn] / vərˈmɪl jən /


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Clark off North Carolina, with vermilion snapper schooling nearby.

From Salon Dec. 30, 2023

One standout piece was a top creatively constructed from a myriad of vermilion flowers, a nod to the dynamic African wrap, contrasted with striking blue pants.

From Seattle Times Jul. 6, 2023

Those trees have grown rapidly and now drape the wetland in shade, attracting a variety of birds, such as yellow warblers, blue-gray gnatcatchers and vermilion flycatchers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2022

His models wore low buns with center parts streaked with sindoor, a vermilion powder that signifies marriage.

From New York Times Jun. 22, 2022

For the occasion Mrs. Sen put on a red sari and red lipstick; she freshened the vermilion in her part and rebraided her hair.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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