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Etymology of the French word vermeil

the Old French word vermeil
derived from the Late Latin word vermiculus (grub, larva)
derived from the Latin word vermis (worm; worm, maggot)

Derivations in French

vermeillon, vermillon

Derivations in other languages

English vermeil

Cognates

Catalan bermell, Italian vermiglio, Portuguese vermelho, Provençal vermelh, Spanish bermejo

Usage

Word found in Old French



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