Definition of Indian red
1
: any of various usually dark red pigments consisting chiefly of iron oxide
2
: a strong or moderate reddish brown
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“Indian red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indian%20red. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Indian red was in 1672
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