pigeon blood

or pigeon's blood

noun

1. dark red.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeon blood¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The ring appeared to be—but was not—a mammoth pigeon-blood ruby and it ornamented, or set off, the hand of Mr. Pulcifer himself.

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On the front of each pier will be two columns of pigeon-blood-red marble.

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The most desirable tint among Burmah rubies is that which is known as "pigeon blood" in color.

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Practically all the fine pigeon-blood rubies come from this district.

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No one had reported the loss or theft of a pigeon-blood ruby of unusual size and quality.

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