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venetian red

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venetian red
n.
A deep to strong reddish brown.

Venetian red
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) natural or synthetic ferric oxide used as a red pigment
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Colours)
a.  a moderate to strong reddish-brown colour
b.  (as adjective) a Venetian-red coat
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Noun1.venetian red - a shade of brown with a tinge of redVenetian red - a shade of brown with a tinge of red
brown, brownness - an orange of low brightness and saturation
brick red - a bright reddish-brown color
copper color, copper - a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
Indian red - a reddish-brown color resembling the red soil used as body paint by American Indians


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A small dye factory produced the colour Venetian red.
CAPTION(S): TOP: Bronzed effect in the bathroom LEFT: Sand and white is calming in the main bedroom BELOW LEFT: Sitting room's cast-iron fireplace was a gift CENTRE: The kitchen walls were colourwashed with Venetian Red BELOW RIGHT: A cast-iron cot is a mini-settee; in the sitting area TOP RIGHT: Sitting area; wall is covered with brown wrapping paper
 
 
 
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