Dutch

Noun

scharlaken n ‎(plural scharlakens, diminutive scharlakentje n)

1. (originally) a scarlet laken (woollen cloth)
2. (often) the bright-red color scarlet

Derived terms

• scharlakenkoorts m, f
• scharlakenrood n
• scharlakens (adjective)

References

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
• scarlet in Online Etymology Dictionary, Douglas Harper, 2001