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kermes [ˈkɜːmɪz] n 1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) the dried bodies of female scale insects of the genus Kermes, esp K. ilices of Europe and W Asia, used as a red dyestuff 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a small evergreen Eurasian oak tree, Quercus coccifera, with prickly leaves resembling holly: the host plant of kermes scale insects [from French kermès, from Arabic qirmiz, from Sanskrit krmija- red dye, literally: produced by a worm, from krmi worm + ja- produced] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| GLENN KERMES was named CFO of Winland Electronics Inc. Kermes Summer Festival: featuring Mexican food, live music, traditional dance, games, prizes and more. Kermes is the dried bodies of the females of a species of insects that live off of Mediterranean oak trees. |
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