car·mine 
(kärmĭn, -mīn′)
(kärmĭn, -mīn′)n.
1. A strong to vivid red.
2. A crimson pigment derived from cochineal.
adj.
Strong to vivid red.
[French carmin, from Medieval Latin carminium, probably blend of Arabic qirmiz, kermes; see KERMES, and Latin minium, cinnabar; see MINIUM.]
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