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cerise

[ suh-rees, -reez ]
/ səˈris, -ˈriz /
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adjective, noun

moderate to deep red.

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Origin of cerise

From French, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at cherry

Words nearby cerise

ceric, ceric oxide, ceriferous, ceriman, cerinic acid, cerise, cerium, cerium metal, cerium metals, Cerlox, cermet
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Words related to cerise

rose, flaming, maroon, glowing, cardinal, crimson, coral, wine, blooming, claret, pink, cherry, sanguine, carmine, brick, blush, rust, copper, russet, puce

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British Dictionary definitions for cerise

cerise
/ (səˈriːz, -ˈriːs) /

noun

  1. a moderate to dark red colour
  2. (as adjective)a cerise scarf

Word Origin for cerise

C19: from French: cherry
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