Carmine is a deep bright red colour. a tulip with carmine petals. a dark red colour (carmin, from carminium, from qirmiz insect from which red color is obtained + minium ( MINIATURE))
It is a glucoside and possesses acid properties; hence called also carminic acid
(2 syl) The dye made from the carmës or kermës insect, whence also crimson, through the Italian cremisino
A brilliant red dye derived from dried and pulverized adult female cochineal insects, a tropical American scale insect which feeds on a specific type of cacti It is often used in the coloring of cosmetics, medicines, foods, etc Some allergic reactions are possible
(2 syl) The dye made from the carmës or kermës insect, whence also crimson, through the Italian cremisino