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carmine

car.mine \'ka:r-m*n, -.mi-n\ n [F carmin, fr. ML carminium, irreg. fr. Ar 
   qirmiz kermes + L]minium - more at MINIUM 1: a rich crimson or scarlet lake 
   made from cochineal  2: a vivid red