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turkey red

/ˈtɜːki rɛd/

Traducción: Término histórico que designa un color rojo brillante obtenido originalmente de la planta de rubia, usado en la industria textil, especialmente para el algodón. En el uso moderno, el término está en gran medida anticuado.

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/ˈtɜːki rɛd/formaltechnicalobsoleto
  • esTérmino histórico que designa un color rojo brillante obtenido originalmente de la planta de rubia, usado en la industria textil, especialmente para el algodón. En el uso moderno, el término está en gran medida anticuado.

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.

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    • 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.

    esrojo turco

    • 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.