Definition of crimson
: any of several deep purplish reds
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In a fourth, shimmering crimson under the ceiling lights, was the secret sauce: heme (or haem), a component of many proteins, including hemoglobin — the pigment that gives blood its color.
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At his pro day in Norman last month, Mayfield wore a crimson-and-cream Nike headband and a small medallion bearing a depiction of St. Christopher, known as the patron saint of athletes.
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The cod was tender as could be and accompanied by shrimp and tofu, all swimming in a crimson-hued broth layered with just the right amount of fish flavor.
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Each spring, the orchid, whose bulbous crimson body looks like an insect, releases a pheromone that tricks solitary male bees into thinking the plant is a mating partner — a key step for pollination.
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In another video, Kim balances atop a paddle board (while sporting that same crimson stringy suit), cruising over the ocean waves.
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In addition to mauveine, Vox reported that Perkin also invented other shades of dye including Perkin’s green (a turquoise shade), Britannia violet (another shade of purple), and alizarin crimson.
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The hook was plucked out of its jaw and, after a quick photograph, the crimson-sided fish was released.
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The body oozes: thick urine, yellow shading into crimson along the foggy licorice-rope of a catheter.
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Origin and Etymology of crimson
Middle English crimisin, from Old Spanish cremesín, from Arabic qirmizī, from qirmiz kermes
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There are plenty: a mackerel crudo with slices of bracingly fresh fish arrayed in an arc around the plate, crimson edges aligned, striped with sprinkled chives, Meyer lemon rind, and smoked chile, all in balance.
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With its crimson velvet bodice and full skirt covered in pale pink organza discs, the tea-length dress was both elegant and sculptural.
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Five things to know about Cooke: The birthmark and American accent were added Cooke doesn't share Samantha's crimson birthmark, nor her American accent, which the actress adopts effectively.
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The El Santo frozen margarita is not too unlike Mi Cocina’s potent Mambo Taxi, if not the same with its crimson swirl of sangria.
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The bright blood smeared on the wall looked like a crimson Rorschach test.
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Her acrylic nails are now the crimson color of a rose.
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Bonnie Young deep crimson turtleneck (which matched her tinted sunglasses), plaid pants, and black patent booties by iRi.
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The clear tulip-shaped glasses are held by the rim, in order to save the drinker's fingertips from being burned by the boiling hot beverage and allows for the drinker to admire the crimson color of the tea, according to TurkishCulture.org.
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Origin and Etymology of crimson
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he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
Origin and Etymology of crimson
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