Cinnabar Definition & Meaning
cinnabar
- adjective
- of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
- noun
- a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury
- large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort
"Cinnabar" in song lyrics
See how cinnabar is used in real songs:
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"what is cinnabar"
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"formula for cinnabar"
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"uses for cinnabar"
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Words that rhyme with cinnabar
Usage tips for "cinnabar"
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