carmine meaning and definition

CARMINE noun

Definition of carmine (noun)

1. a variable color averaging a vivid red
   • synonyms: cardinal

CARMINE verb

Definition of carmine (verb)

1. color carmine

CARMINE adjective

Definition of 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
   • synonyms: blood-red, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, red, reddish, ruby, ruby-red, ruddy, scarlet