cerise
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ce·rise

noun \sə-ˈrēs, -ˈrēz\

Definition of CERISE

: a moderate red

Origin of CERISE

French, literally, cherry, from Late Latin ceresia — more at cherry
First Known Use: 1844

Other Color Terms

argentine, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

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