escarlata

Definitions of escarlata
  1. noun
    a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
    synonyms: bermellón
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    type of:
    rojo
    red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
  2. noun
    an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
    synonyms: escarlatina
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    type of:
    contagio
    any disease easily transmitted by contact
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