HyperDic: indian_red

English > 3 senses of the expression Indian red:
NOUNsubstanceIndian reda red pigment composed in part from ferric oxide which is often used in paints and cosmetics
substanceIndian reda red soil containing ferric oxide
attributeIndian reda reddish-brown color resembling the red soil used as body paint by American Indians
English > Indian red: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA red pigment composed in part from ferric oxide which is often used in paints and cosmetics.
Broaderpigmentdry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid / liquid to produce paint, etc.)
English > Indian red: 3 senses > noun 2, substance
MeaningA red soil containing ferric oxide; often used as a pigment.
Broadersoil, dirtThe part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
English > Indian red: 3 senses > noun 3, attribute
MeaningA reddish-brown color resembling the red soil used as body paint by American Indians.
Broaderreddish brown, sepia, burnt sienna, Venetian red, mahoganyA shade of brown with a tinge of red

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