Red Sea

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Meaning · English

(A quantity of) blood discharged through the vagina during menstruation.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Woman's menstrual blood, as symbolized in the "red carpet" or "red-sea of life," paved the way for the processions of queens, kings, brides and heroes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Red Sea” mean?

(A quantity of) blood discharged through the vagina during menstruation.

Is “Red Sea” formal or informal?

Red Sea is generally slang, vulgar.