Red, rouges, rose, rojo, rod, rood, rot, ruber, coch, akai all are red to someone.
What about a redneck, red-hot, red-handed, paint the town red, seeing red, ruby red red carpet?
Check also burgundy and pink
Red is the color of fire, denoting heat or warmth, energy vs stop(sign), denotes anger, hostility, excitement, intensity. It is the colour of blood - Red Cross, Red Crescent. At the same time, it is bright and warm, evoking love, and comfort. Red makes us react with speed and force, making us breathe faster, our hearts beat faster.
Red gets noticed, makes the wearer appear heavier (you listening, Santa?) Red is a target. Red is used in a lot of flags. In the US Flag while being a stripe that represents the original colonies, it represents valor and hardiness. Red is energy, intimacy and passion, and sexuality. Red makes you hungry, and is used in restaurants for that reason.
Red is the colour of religion- cardinal red robes, the red robes of royalty..
Contrast a red taffeta petticoat with red flannel drawers.
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