释义 |
indian red noun Etymology: indian (II) 1 1. usually capitalized I a. : a yellowish red ferruginous earth containing hematite and used as a pigment — called also Persian red b. : any of various light red to purplish brown iron oxide pigments made by calcining iron salts (as copperas) 2. often capitalized I a. : a strong reddish brown that is redder and slightly darker than Venetian red — called also Japanese red, Prussian red b. : a moderate reddish brown — called also Chinese red, Majolica earth, Persian earth, Persian red, scarlet ocher, Spanish brown |