rose madder

Meanings

nounrose madder (countable and uncountable, plural rose madders)

countableuncountableA rich tint prepared from lac and madder precipitated on an earthy base.
Synonyms: rose lake

nounA rich tint prepared from lac and madder precipitated on an earthy base.

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Finnish krappilakka

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