Indian red

noun

1
: any of various usually dark red pigments consisting chiefly of iron oxide
2
: a strong or moderate reddish brown

Word History

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Indian red was in 1672

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Cite this Entry

“Indian red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indian%20red. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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