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单词 vermeil
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Definition of vermeil in English:

vermeil

noun ˈvəːmeɪlˈvəːmɪl
  • 1mass noun, often as modifier Gilded silver or bronze.

    a vermeil candelabrum
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The ‘Symbols of Freedom’ flag is made of cold-cast porcelain, and the eagle is made of Legends [R] bronze, fine pewter and 24 kt. gold vermeil.
    • Those with a vermeil medal at national level could enter the international level.
    • Made from gold vermeil hardware, vintage plastic beads, and Swarovski crystal chain, they come in three varieties.
  • 2literary mass noun, often as modifier Vermilion.

    the vermeil flood mounted in her cheeks
    Synonyms
    scarlet, vermilion, ruby, ruby-red, ruby-coloured, cherry, cherry-red, cerise, cardinal, carmine, wine, wine-red, wine-coloured, claret, claret-red, claret-coloured, blood-red

Origin

Late Middle English (in sense 2): from Old French (see vermilion).

 
 

Definition of vermeil in US English:

vermeil

noun
  • 1Gilded silver or bronze.

    a vermeil candelabrum
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The ‘Symbols of Freedom’ flag is made of cold-cast porcelain, and the eagle is made of Legends [R] bronze, fine pewter and 24 kt. gold vermeil.
    • Made from gold vermeil hardware, vintage plastic beads, and Swarovski crystal chain, they come in three varieties.
    • Those with a vermeil medal at national level could enter the international level.
  • 2literary Vermilion.

    the vermeil flood mounted in her cheeks
    Synonyms
    scarlet, vermilion, ruby, ruby-red, ruby-coloured, cherry, cherry-red, cerise, cardinal, carmine, wine, wine-red, wine-coloured, claret, claret-red, claret-coloured, blood-red

Origin

Late Middle English (in vermeil (sense 2)): from Old French (see vermilion).

 
 
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