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Noun: alizarin crimson  u'li-zu-rin 'krim-zun
  1. 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