alkermes

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Synonyms: kermes, aldermen, alferes, alerces, alkenes, almeries, alternes

Antonyms: kermes, aldermen, alferes, alerces, alkenes, almeries, alternes

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Noun

1. The [[desiccated]] bodies of certain [[insect]]s (female {{taxlink|Kermes ilicis|species}} and {{taxlink|Kermes vermilio|species}}), which live on the [[kermes]] oak, formerly much used as a material for [[dye]] and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects.
2. A red Italian [[alcoholic]] liqueur.

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