English dictionary
cinnabar meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of cinnabar at MeaningMonkey.org. cinnabar meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.CINNABAR noun
Definition of cinnabar (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
- synonyms: Callimorpha jacobeae, cinnabar moth
CINNABAR adjective
Definition of cinnabar (adjective)
- of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
- synonyms: Chinese-red, vermilion, vermillion
Source: Princeton University Wordnet