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Definition of: crimson
(krim′zən) noun
A deep–red color having a tinge of blue, but lighter than purple.
1. Of a deep–red color.
2. Bloody.
—v.t. & v.i. To make or become crimson; redden; blush. [<Sp. cremesin, var. of OSp. carmesin, carmesi <Arabic qirmazi <qirmiz kermes (insect used in making a red dye). Doublet of CARMINE.]
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