carmine
nounUK /ˈkɑːmaɪn/
US /ˈkɑːrmaɪn/
Carmine is a bright red color.
The artist painted the apple with carmine.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A deep red pigment made from a dye.
She mixed carmine to get the perfect shade.
3. Of a vivid red color.
The carmine dress stood out in the crowd.
4. A red dye obtained from cochineal insects.
Carmine is used in some food colorings.