strawberry blonde vs vermilion

strawberry blonde

noun
  • A person, especially a female, who has hair of this colour. 

  • A cocktail comprising one part vodka to two parts cherry brandy to three parts cola topped with a dash of cream and stirred gently with a swizzle stick before serving. 

adj
  • An uncommon hair colour that is a combination of blonde and red. Strawberry blonde hair appears blonde in dim light, but when exposed to sun or a bright light, the hair may assume a slight tinge of pink or red color. 

vermilion

noun
  • A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women. 

  • A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar. 

  • A bright orange-red colour. 

  • The red skin of the lips or its border with the skin of the face. 

verb
  • To color or paint vermilion. 

adj
  • Having a brilliant red colour. 

  • Having the color of the vermilion dye. 

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