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Turkey red
noun
- a bright red produced in fabrics by madder, alizarin, or synthetic dyes.
- cotton cloth of this color.
Turkey red
noun
- a moderate or bright red colour
- ( as adjective )
a Turkey-red fabric
- a cotton fabric of a bright red colour
Word History and Origins
Origin of Turkey red1
Example Sentences
In addition to the signature Turkey red, he had dozens in brown and gray and light blue, all stashed in the drawer some might reserve for underwear, at the top of his dresser.
The latter is preferred in England, from the long habit of using Dutch madder, which is of this color; but in France, the red sells at a higher price, being used for Turkey red die.
The visible under-garment is a long, "shaped" dress of Turkey red.
This he did by the simple process of removing his turban of Turkey red and his warm vest, the only covering he had for the upper portion of his body.
American manufacturers compete chiefly in drills, denims, blankets, prints, gray cloths, and bleached shirtings, while German goods imported consist chiefly of drills, prints, Turkey red yarns, blankets, and trimmings.
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