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Vocabulary Entry
reddle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A red powder used as a pigment or dye.
Example Sentences
"The artist used reddle to create vibrant red hues in his painting."
"In medieval times, reddle was commonly used by farmers to mark their sheep."
"She purchased some reddle at the craft store for her printmaking project."
V
verb
To apply reddle to something, especially to mark or color it.
Example Sentences
"The shepherd would reddle his flock to identify them during the shearing season."
"She decided to reddle the edges of the fabric for a decorative effect."
"To prepare for the festival, they reddled their pottery with bright colors."