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Definition of Indian red
1. Noun. A red pigment composed in part from ferric oxide which is often used in paints and cosmetics.
Generic synonyms: Pigment
2. Noun. A red soil containing ferric oxide; often used as a pigment.
3. Noun. A reddish-brown color resembling the red soil used as body paint by American Indians.
Definition of Indian red
1. Noun. Any of a variety of red or purple pigments containing ferric oxide, found in natural earth or made by chemical methods. ¹
2. Noun. The colour of Indian red pigment: a variety of dark, purplish reds. ¹
3. Adjective. Having the colour of Indian red pigment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com