carmine (
http://definr.com/carmine)
adj : having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent
of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
[syn:
red,
reddish,
ruddy,
blood-red,
cerise,
cherry,
cherry-red,
crimson,
ruby,
ruby-red,
scarlet]
n : a variable color averaging a vivid red [syn:
cardinal]
v : color carmine