Turkey red

noun, adj — 4 senses

Turkey red

noun

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

1

Historical A durable red dye originally obtained from madder and later prepared chemically.

2

A vibrant shade of red similar to the dye.

Synonyms: Turkey, Turkey color
Related terms: Turkey blue

Turkey red

adj

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

1

Dyed with Turkey red.

2

Coloured Turkey red or (inexact) a similarly vibrant red.

Synonyms: Turkey, Turkey color, colored
Related terms: Turkey blue

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