alkermes

  1. Noun.  The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female ''Kermes ilicis'' and ''Kermes vermilio''), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects.
  2. Noun.  A red Italian alcoholic liqueur.

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