antique red

noun

: a dark reddish orange that is yellower and paler than average lacquer red and redder and paler than ocher red or burnt sienna

called also canna, chaudron, Rembrandt's madder

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now