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vermeil


ver·meil

noun

Definition of VERMEIL

1
\ˈvər-məl, -ˌmāl\ : vermilion
2
\ver-ˈmā\ : gilded silver
— vermeil adjective

Origin of VERMEIL

Middle French, from vermeil, adjective — more at vermilion
First Known Use: 1530

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