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Vermilion

usgb/vərˈmɪliən/Volume
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Vermilion refers to a very vivid and striking shade of red, often associated with energy or passion. SlideThe dancer's vermilion dress captivated everyone's attention.
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In some cultures, vermilion is a color of celebration and auspiciousness, especially in weddings. SlideThe bride wore a vermilion gown, as is tradition in her culture.
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Not Always LiteralPlay
Sometimes 'vermilion' is used poetically to describe something as simply red. SlideThe poet wrote about the vermilion sky at dusk, although it was just a soft red.
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