kermes

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Synonyms: hermes, keres, kermis, termes, kermess, vermes, ermes, kernes

Antonyms: hermes, keres, kermis, termes, kermess, vermes, ermes, kernes

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} Any of several [[insect]]s of the genus {{taxfmt|Kermes|genus}}.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A [[crimson]] [[dye]] made from the crushed bodies of these insects.

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