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noun · irregular · countable / uncountable · rare

kermes

kermes · kermes

Any of several insects of the genus KermesAny of several insects of the genus Kermes.

US/ˈkɝ.miz/

Meaning

2 senses

(countable)Any of several insects of the genus Kermes.
(uncountable)A crimson dye made from the crushed bodies of these insects.

Translations

3 languages

Forms

plural: kermes

Singular	kermes
Plural	kermes

irregular

Word family

3 related words

Derivedkermesic acid kermesite kermes oak

Lessons for this word

1 lessons

A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

keratin kerb kerfuffle kernel keroseneB2 ketamine

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