zinnoberrot
vermilion; cinnabar red
English translations
- 01
cinnabar red
- 02
vermilion
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine leuchtend rote Farbe, die an das Mineral Zinnober erinnert.
- English meaning
- Vermilion
- Synonym
- rot
- German example
- Der Sonnenuntergang färbte den Himmel zinnoberrot.
- English example
- The sunset painted the sky vermilion.
Example sentences with “zinnoberrot”
Sie trug einen zinnoberroten Mantel. (She wore a vermilion coat.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of 'zinnoberrot'?
It comes from 'Zinnober' (cinnabar), a mineral used to produce the pigment vermilion.