vermeil

  1. Adjective.  (context, poetic) Bright scarlet, vermilion.
  2. Noun.  (poetic) Vermilion; bright red.
  3. Noun.  silver gilt or gilt bronze.
  4. Noun.  A liquid composition applied to a gilded surface to give luster to the gold.

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