Crimson

/ˈkrɪmzən/ adjective, noun

Crimson is a deep, rich red color, often with a hint of purple. It is stronger and darker than regular red.

From Old Spanish *cremesín* and Arabic *qirmizī* meaning “red,” originally referring to a dye made from crushed insects. The dye was so valuable that its name spread across languages along with the color.

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