: a rich red to crimson pigment made from cochineal
2
: a vivid red
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIn terms of vegan products, the mascara, most of the skincare line, and the brushes are vegan, and do not include any animal byproducts — however, some products do include beeswax and carmine. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 First, a graphic wing of smudgy onyx, that paired with a parted fringe and pink pout, and second, an eye-catching carmine lip furthered by rounded bohemian bangs styled at full capacity. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 5 June 2022 In Peru, the price per ton of carmine dye rose 40 percent between 2013 and 2019. Brittany J. Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2022 Between 1967 and 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration gradually approved cochineal extract and carmine for such purposes, and these cochineal insect derivatives still add color to various yogurts, cakes, candies, beverages and meats. Brittany J. Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2022 Which is why your ideal dinner party is filled with scarlet, carmine, and crimson—all inspired by your ruling planet, Mars, and your, um, assertive personality. Lindsey Perkins, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2021 The waitress delivered a long, thin, carmine dog with dark char that stuck out of both ends on a poppy seed bun. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Aug. 2021 Lawrence, as befits the master of ceremonies, sports an ever-changing cycle of outfits, including a white lace top with a carmine vest, and a shiny shirt that looks like an explosion in a host of golden daffodils. Anthony Lan, The New Yorker, 25 June 2021 When confronted with a stream of irritating carmine powder expertly aimed at their mouths by his steady hand, Stentor would first bend away, then reverse the beating of its hairs (called cilia) to expel the powder, then contract and finally detach. Jennifer Frazer, Scientific American, 22 May 2021 See More
Word History
Etymology
French carmin, from Medieval Latin carminium, perhaps ultimately from Arabic qirmiz kermes + Latin minium cinnabar