scharlachrot
German
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃaʁlaxˌʁoːt/
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Adjective
scharlachrot (strong nominative masculine singular scharlachroter, not comparable)
- (chiefly specialist or literary) scarlet (colour)
Usage notes
- Though the word is current in literary style, the precise meaning of scharlachrot will be unknown to many, even well-educated speakers. More common terms are leuchtend rot or hellrot.
Declension
Positive forms of scharlachrot (uncomparable)