Venetian red
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venetian red
n.
A deep to strong reddish brown.
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Venetian red
n
1. (Elements & Compounds) natural or synthetic ferric oxide used as a red pigment
2. (Colours)
a. a moderate to strong reddish-brown colour
b. (as adjective): a Venetian-red coat.
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Vene′tian red′
n.
1. a red pigment, orig. prepared from a natural oxide of iron, now usu. made by calcining a mixture of lime and ferrous sulfate.
2. a dark shade of orangy red.
[1745–55]
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