Carmine
Carmine
Carmine (/ˈkɑːrmaɪn/ or /ˈkɑːrmiːn/), also known as Cochineal (from Spanish: cochinilla), is a red pigment derived from the dried bodies of the female insect Dactylopius coccus.
Etymology
The term "carmine" is derived from the French word carmine or carmin, from Medieval Latin carminium, which is itself derived from Arabic qirmiz ("crimson"), which also means "worm" or "insect". The term "cochineal" comes from the Spanish word cochinilla, meaning "little bug".
Usage
Carmine is used in the manufacture of artificial flowers, paints, crimson ink, rouge, and other cosmetics, and is routinely added to food products such as yogurt and certain brands of juice, the most notable ones being those of the ruby-red variety.
Related Terms
- Dactylopius coccus: The insect from which carmine is derived.
- Crimson: A strong, red color, inclining to purple. It originally meant the color of the kermes dye produced from a scale insect, Kermes vermilio, but the name is now sometimes also used as a generic term for slightly bluish-red colors that are between red and rose.
- Artificial flowers: Flowers that are not real but are made to look real. They are often dyed with carmine to achieve a realistic color.
- Rouge (cosmetics): A cosmetic typically used by women to redden the cheeks so as to provide a more youthful appearance, and to emphasize the cheekbones.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carmine
- Wikipedia's article - Carmine
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