scarlet

Meanings

• Adjective

  A bright red color, often associated with the color of blood or the red fabric used in ceremonial robes and costumes.

  - "The sun sets in a brilliant shade of scarlet."
  - "The scarlet robe was worn by the king during his coronation."
  - "The scarlet poppy is the symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɑːlɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

scarlet red

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scarlet
carlet , marquet , parquet

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Variants

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scarlet , scarlets , scarlet fever , scarlet fevers , scarlet king snake , scarlet king snakes , scarlet snake , scarlet letter , scarlet letters , scarlet pimpernel , scarlet pimpernels , scarlet runner , scarlet runner bean , scarlet runner beans , scarlet sage , scarlet sages , scarlet tanager , scarlet tanagers

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Etymology

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The word 'scarlet' comes from the Old French word 'escarlate', which means 'a cloth dyed with kermes or cochineal'. Kermes is a scale insect from which the dye carminic acid is derived.

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Trivia

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1. Scarlet is the color of the cardinal suit in playing cards.

2. Scarlet is the color of the poppy flower, which is used as a symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers.

3. Scarlet was once used as a synonym for the color red.

4. Scarlet is the color of the pope's robes.

5. Scarlet is the color of the British postbox.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cochineal: A scale insect that is used to produce the dye carminic acid, which is used to make the color scarlet.

2. Carmine: A pigment derived from the cochineal insect that is used to make the color scarlet.

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Culture

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Scarlet has been used throughout history as a symbol of power, wealth, and passion. In many cultures, it is associated with love and desire. In literature, scarlet is often used to describe the color of significant objects or characters, such as the scarlet letter in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name.

How to Memorize "scarlet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sunset with the sky painted in shades of orange, pink, and scarlet. Visualize the vibrant color of a ripe tomato or the deep red of a rose.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color scarlet with love, passion, and power. Think of the scarlet letter in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel or the scarlet robe worn by kings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SCARED to remember the color scarlet: S - Sunset, C - Carnation, A - Apple, R - Ruby, E - Energy, D - Danger

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