| Word | vermeil |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A material made up of silver or bronze plated with gold. |
| Sentence | The bride's little daughter might have added to the ceremonies uniting H. and H. a touch of vivid vermeil; but I knew I would not dare be too tender with cornered Lolita yet, and therefore agreed it was not worth while tearing the child away from her beloved Camp Q. |
| Source | Lolita, I.17, p. 78 |
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