Vermilion (noun)

1. A bright red pigment, originally made from mercuric sulfide, used in painting and printing.
2. A shade of red color that is similar to the color of the pigment.

Origin:

From the latin word "vermiculus" meaning "little worm".

Examples:

1. The painting was done with vermilion and ultramarine.
2. The Chinese used vermilion as a pigment for thousands of years.
3. The color vermilion is often associated with passion and love.
4. The dress was a bright vermilion color.
5. The lipstick was a vermilion shade.