minium

English

/ˈmɪnɪəm/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) Cinnabar, especially when used as a pigment; vermilion.
  • red Red lead.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin minium (red lead).

Origin

Latin

minium

Gloss

red lead

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