- (n.) A bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulphide, obtained either from the mineral cinnabar or artificially. It has a fine red color, and is much used in coloring sealing wax, in printing, etc.
- (n.) Hence, a red color like the pigment; a lively and brilliant red; as, cheeks of vermilion.
- (v.t.) To color with vermilion or as if with vermilion; to dye red; to cover with a delicate red.
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