Carmine
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Carmine [1]
(1):
(n.) A rich red or crimson color with a shade of purple.
(2):
(n.) The essential coloring principle of cochineal, extracted as a purple-red amorphous mass. It is a glucoside and possesses acid properties; - hence called also carminic acid.
(3):
(n.) A beautiful pigment, or a lake, of this color, prepared from cochineal, and used in miniature painting.
