cinnabar
/ˈsɪnəˌbɑr/
noun
- A bright red mineral that is the main source of mercury.
- Miners extracted cinnabar from the hills to obtain mercury for thermometers.
- Ancient artists ground cinnabar into a red pigment for paintings.
- Cinnabar is toxic because it contains mercury, so it must be handled carefully.
- A vivid red color like that of the mineral cinnabar.
- She chose a cinnabar dress for the festive celebration.
- The artist mixed cinnabar with gold to create a warm, glowing hue.
- The sunset painted the sky a brilliant cinnabar.
adjective
- Of a bright red color.
- He wore a cinnabar tie to match his favorite team's colors.
- The cinnabar leaves of the maple tree stood out against the gray sky.
- The cinnabar berries attracted birds to the garden.
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