carmine
C1 · Advanced★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a bright red color that comes from a small insect.
When to Use
⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“The artist used carmine to paint the sunset.”
“This lipstick has carmine in it for the red color.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A purplish-red pigment, made from dye obtained from the cochineal beetle; carminic acid or any of its derivatives.