Alkermes Definition

noun

The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female Kermes ilicis and Kermes vermilio), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects.

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A red Italian alcoholic liqueur.

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Origin of Alkermes

  • From Middle French alkermès, probably from Spanish alquermes, from Arabic القرمز (al-qirmiz), from Persian کرمست (kirmist), from Middle Persian, from Sanskrit.

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SESMES

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