crimson
UK: ˈkrɪmz(ə)n | US: ˈkrɪmzən
n. a rich, deep red color inclining toward purple
adj. of a crimson color
vt./vi. to become or make crimson (e.g., blushing or dyeing)
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crimson = crims<deep red dye> + on<noun/adjective suffix>
- crims: Derived from Old Spanish carmesí (deep red), itself from Arabic qirmizī (related to kermes, a red dye from insects).
- on: A suffix often used in color names (e.g., maroon, vermilion).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to the Arabic qirmizī, referring to a prized red dye made from kermes insects. Through medieval trade, it entered Spanish as carmesí and later English as crimson, evolving into its current spelling by the 15th century. The suffix -on solidified its role as a color term, retaining associations with luxury and intensity.
The sunset painted the sky a vivid crimson.
She wore a elegant gown in deep crimson.
His cheeks crimsoned with embarrassment.
The artist mixed red and purple to achieve the perfect crimson.
Autumn leaves turned crimson in the cool air.