How Do You Spell VERMILIONS?

Pronunciation: [vɜːmˈɪli͡ənz] (IPA)

Vermilions is a plural form of the word vermillion, which means a vivid reddish-orange color. The spelling of this word can be tricky as it contains silent letters. The correct pronunciation of vermilions is /vɜːˈmɪljənz/ (vur-MIL-yənz). The "r" and "l" sounds are pronounced together in rapid succession. The "o" in "vil" is also silent, making the sound "ill." Remembering the silent letters and practicing the IPA phonetic transcription can help with the proper spelling and pronunciation of vermilions.

VERMILIONS Meaning and Definition

1. Vermilions are a type of red pigment composed of finely ground mercuric sulfide. The term "vermilions" is typically applied to describe the color of objects or substances that resemble or are reminiscent of this vibrant red color. The word "vermilions" can also refer to a range of shades and tones that fall within the general category of red, albeit not as vivid as the pure pigment.

   Vermilions have been prized for their intense and vivid red color since ancient times. They were commonly used in art, particularly in traditional Chinese and Japanese paintings, as well as in medieval European manuscripts and early oil paintings. The term "vermilions" can also be associated with various items or materials that possess a similar shade of red, such as textiles, dyes, fabrics, paints, lipsticks, and other cosmetic products.

   Moreover, "vermilion" is sometimes used figuratively to describe someone's flushed or reddened face due to strong emotions like embarrassment, anger, or excitement. In this context, it indicates a reddish hue akin to the color of vermilions. The word "vermilions" can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is vibrant, intense, or strikingly red in appearance or character.

Common Misspellings for VERMILIONS

• vermillions
• vermilion
• varmilion
• cermilions
• bermilions
• germilions
• fermilions
• vwrmilions
• vsrmilions
• vdrmilions
• vrrmilions
• v4rmilions
• v3rmilions
• veemilions
• vedmilions
• vefmilions
• vetmilions
• ve5milions
• ve4milions
• vernilions

Etymology of VERMILIONS

The word "vermilions" is derived from the Old French word "vermeillon", which itself comes from the Latin word "vermiculus", meaning "little worm". This Latin term referred to a red dye that originally came from a small insect called the Kermes vermilio, which was used to produce a bright red color. Over time, "vermeillon" evolved into "vermilion", which refers to the vibrant red color itself.

Similar spelling words for VERMILIONS

• vermillion,
• vermilyea,
• vermilion.