1
Stage 1 of 3
vermiculus
Latin · ancient
"a little worm"
a little worm, referring to the insect once used to produce a vivid red dye
2
Stage 2 of 3
vermeillon
Old French · medieval
"a brilliant red pigment"
carried into French for the brilliant red pigment
3
Stage 3 of 3
vermilion
English · 1300s
"a vivid orange-red color"
settled as the English word for the vivid orange-red color
Drag to pan · scroll to zoom