bermejo

See also: Bermejo

Spanish

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *vermiclus, syncopated form of Latin vermiculus (“little worm”), from vermis (“worm”), ultimately in reference to Kermes vermilio, a type of scale insect used to make a crimson dye. Compare Portuguese vermelho.

Adjective

bermejo (feminine singular bermeja, masculine plural bermejos, feminine plural bermejas)

  1. reddish, vermilion
  2. russet, auburn
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