cerise

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a red the color of ripe cherries
adjective of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

Borrowed from French cerise (mid 19th century), itself from Vulgar Latin ceresia, from Latin cerasium. Doublet of cherry and kirsch.

And I'd bought a cerise and diamante hair-ornament." — The Boy with Wings, Berta Ruck
Her new cerise dress has been a failure, and makes her look tawdry and wan. — A Room with a View, E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
The gown was cerise in color, and from her forearm hung a great fan of green plumes. — Children of the Whirlwind, Leroy Scott

cherry, cherry red

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