vermilion
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Clark off North Carolina, with vermilion snapper schooling nearby.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2023
One standout piece was a top creatively constructed from a myriad of vermilion flowers, a nod to the dynamic African wrap, contrasted with striking blue pants.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023
When they went into battle they painted their bodies, half with chalk, and half with vermilion.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Even so, the actor — a bright and poised presence in a sunny vermilion dress — acknowledged that “Prey” joins an action-friendly résumé.
From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2022
We gave up and leant our backs against the painted wall which encircled the temple, the vermilion and white striped wall we had foolishlessly thought meant safety.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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