A species of medium-sized predatory sea snail, Haustellum brandaris, which secrets a substance that can be used to make a long-lasting purple dye- Tyrian purple.
Anything of a blood-red colour, as cloth.
A tincture, seldom used, of a blood-red colour (not to be confused with murrey).
Red crayon.
Blood colour; red.
Bloodstone.
Characterized by abundance and active circulation of blood.
Having the colour of blood; blood red.
Anticipating the best; optimistic; confident; full of hope.
Warm; ardent.
To stain with blood; to impart the colour of blood to; to ensanguine.