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turkey red

/ˈtɜːki rɛd/

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/ˈtɜːki rɛd/formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин, обозначающий ярко-красный краситель, первоначально получаемый из растения марены, используемый в текстильном производстве, особенно для хлопка. В современном употреблении термин в значительной степени устарел.

A historical term referring to a bright red dye originally obtained from the madder plant, used in textile manufacturing, especially for cotton. The term is now largely obsolete in modern usage.

  1. A shade of redC1formal

    A bright, deep red color, historically associated with a dyeing process from Turkey.

    ruТурецкий красный

    • The fabric was dyed a beautiful turkey red.
    • Turkey red was a popular color for traditional carpets.
    • The artist used turkey red to add warmth to the painting.
  2. Historical dyeing techniqueC2formalbritish

    A method of dyeing cotton a bright, fast red, originally developed in Turkey.

    ruТурецкий красный

    • The turkey red process was a closely guarded secret for centuries.
    • Turkey red dye was highly valued in the textile industry.
    • The museum displayed a collection of turkey red textiles.