Cardinal (color) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cardinal |
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| Source | Maerz and Paul |
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The cardinal color takes its name from the color of the robes worn by cardinals.
Cardinal is a vivid red, which may get its name from the red robes worn by Catholic cardinals. The cardinal bird also takes its name from the cardinal bishops.
The first recorded use of cardinal as a color name in English was in the year 1698.
See also
In Spanish: Cardenal (color) para niños
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