Carmine Definition & Meaning

carmine
adjective
  1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
noun
  1. a variable color averaging a vivid red
verb
  1. color carmine

Synonyms for carmine

cardinal adj

serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem

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cerise adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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cherry adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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chromatic adj

able to refract light without spectral color separation; "chromatic lens" based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones

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colored adj

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; "colored crepe paper"; "the film was in color

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crimson adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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red adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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reddish adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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ruby adj

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)

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ruddy adj

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; "a ruddy complexion"; "Santa's rubicund cheeks

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"Carmine" in song lyrics

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  • "abbatiello carmine"
    AOL — AOL
  • "abscam carmine"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the raging bull -actor in the part of carmine"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does carmine mean?
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies a variable color averaging a vivid red color carmine
What part of speech is carmine?
Carmine is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does carmine have?
Carmine has 3 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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