Definitions for vermeilˈvɜr mɪl, -meɪl or, esp. for 2 , vərˈmeɪ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ver•meilˈvɜr mɪl, -meɪl or, esp. for 2 , vərˈmeɪ(n.)
vermilion red.
metal, as silver or bronze, that has been gilded.
(adj.)of the color vermilion.
Origin of vermeil:
1350–1400; ME < MF < LL vermiculus kermes (insect and dye), L: larva, grub; see vermicular
Wiktionary
vermeil(Noun)
Vermilion; bright red.
vermeil(Noun)
silver gilt or gilt bronze.
vermeil(Noun)
A liquid composition applied to a gilded surface to give luster to the gold.
vermeil(Adjective)
Bright scarlet, vermilion.
vermeil(Adjective)
Specifically of faces, lips etc.: red, ruddy, healthy-looking.
Origin: From vermeil, from vermiculus, from vermiculus (a little worm), the coccus Indicus, from vermis (a worm)
Webster Dictionary
Vermeil(noun)
vermilion; also, the color of vermilion, a bright, beautiful red
Vermeil(noun)
silver gilt or gilt bronze
Vermeil(noun)
a liquid composition applied to a gilded surface to give luster to the gold
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