First Known Use: 15th century
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1crimson
noun crim·son \ˈkrim-zən\
: a deep purplish-red color
Full Definition of CRIMSON
: any of several deep purplish reds
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Origin of CRIMSON
Middle English crimisin, from Old Spanish cremesín, from Arabic qirmizī, from qirmiz kermes
2crimson
adjective
Definition of CRIMSON
: of the color crimson
First Known Use of CRIMSON
15th century
3crimson
verb
Definition of CRIMSON
transitive verb
: to make crimson
intransitive verb
: to become crimson; especially : blush
First Known Use of CRIMSON
1601
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crimson
noun crim·son \ˈkrim-zən\
Definition of CRIMSON for Kids
: a deep purplish red
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