alizarin crimson
Pronunciation
/ˈælɪzɚɹˌɪn kɹˈɪmsən/

Definition & Meaning of "alizarin crimson"in English

Alizarin crimson
01

any of various acid dyes; used for dyeing wool scarlet red

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
complex compound
Uncountable
Plural form
alizarin crimsons
alizarin crimson
01

having a rich, deep red color with blue undertones, reminiscent of the pigment historically derived from the madder plant

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most alizarin crimson
Comparative
more alizarin crimson
gradable
Examples
Her favorite blush was in alizarin crimson shade.
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