pigeon blood

Or pigeon's blood

noun

1. dark red.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeon blood¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

But prized Burmese “pigeon blood” rubies and other beautiful gemstones are easily available on many e-commerce sites, as are costly items of jewelry adorned with gems from strife-torn Mogok and other mining areas.

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Her work involves extracting pigeon blood for DNA testing, a procedure that works for dead birds, too.

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Birds is the story of Sofia, who “used pigeon blood on her wedding night” to fool her virginity-obsessed husband, who, easily fooled, “smiled when he saw the sheets”.

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It is known for its “pigeon blood” red color and set between heptagon-shaped diamonds weighing 2.47 and 2.70 carats.

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It is known for its "pigeon blood" red color and set between heptagon-shaped diamonds weighing 2.47 and 2.70 carats.

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