Noun: alizarin crimson u'li-zu-rin 'krim-zun- Any of various acid dyes; used for dyeing wool scarlet red
"The artist used alizarin crimson to add deep red tones to the painting";
- alizarin carmine, alizarin red
Derived forms: alizarin crimsons
Type of: alizarin, alizarine
Encyclopedia: Alizarin crimson