English Explanatory Dictionary

Turkey red

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A durable red dye originally obtained from madder and later prepared chemically.
  2. A vibrant shade of red similar to the dye.
adj
  1. Dyed with Turkey red.
  2. Coloured Turkey red or (inexact) a similarly vibrant red.

Word forms

Turkey red Turkey reds more Turkey red most Turkey red

Etymology

From the origin of the red dye in the Ottoman Empire ("Turkey").

Synonyms

Turkey Turkey color colored

Related words

Turkey blue
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