[englanti terra merita]
Terra merita on substraattipigmenttiväri, jota valmistetaan pääosin kurkumasta (Curcuma longa), mutta etenkin vanhemmissa kirjoissa se on saattanut viitata myös sahramista (Crocus sativus) saatuun keltaiseen.
Katso myös: sahraminkeltainen
Perkin, Arthur George & Everest, Arthur Ernest: The Natural Organic Colouring Matters. Longmans, Green and Co. London, New York, Bombay, Calcutta and Madras, 1918.
Ure, Andrew A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines; containing A Clear Exposition of Their Principles and Practice. 1847, Appleton & company, New York.
§ VIII. Preparations of colours of all sorts for oil, water, and crayons. CVIII. The process observed in making the lake. (Chap. V. Secrets concerning colours & painting.) Kirjassa: Valuable Secrets concerning Arts and Trades: or Approved Directions, from the best Artists, for the Various Methods... Thomas Hubbard, Norwich 1795
Artikkelit Coloriastossa: Hakusana: terra merita