vermilion

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for vermilion

vermilion 🔊 /vɚmɪˈljʌn/

vermilion : හිඟුල්

vermilion : හිංගුල

vermilion : සාදිලිංගම්

vermilion definition

Noun.

  1. A bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulphide, obtained either from the mineral cinnabar or artificially. It has a fine red color, and is much used in coloring sealing wax, in printing, etc.
  2. Hence, a red color like the pigment; a lively and brilliant red; as, cheeks of vermilion.

Transitive verb. To color with vermilion, or as if with vermilion; to dye red; to cover with a delicate red.