red ribbon

Red ribbon — Red Red, a. [Compar. {Redder} ( d?r); superl. {Reddest}.] [OE. red, reed, AS. re[ a]d, re[ o]d; akin to OS. r[=o]d, OFries. r[=a]d, D. rood, G. roht, rot, OHG. r[=o]t, Dan. & Sw. r[ o]d, Icel. rau[eth]r, rj[=o][eth]r, Goth. r[ a]uds, W. rhudd,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Red ribbon — The red ribbon, a ribbon colored red, has several different meanings in different contexts. Foremost, it is the symbol of solidarity of people living with HIV/AIDS.Awareness SymbolThe red ribbon is a symbol for both drug prevention and for the… …   Wikipedia

red ribbon — noun a) A badge in the form of a short strip of red ribbon crossed over itself, worn to show ones support of the fight against, and of people affected by, HIV and AIDS. b) a red ribbon awarded as a second place prize. Syn: AIDS ribbon …   Wiktionary

red ribbon — noun Date: 1927 a red ribbon usually with appropriate words or markings awarded the second place winner in a competition …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Red Ribbon — Rote Schleife Die Rote Schleife (englisch Red Ribbon) ist das weltweite Symbol der Solidarität mit HIV Infizierten und AIDS Kranken. Die Farbe Rot hat dabei mehrere Bedeutungen. Sie steht zum einen für die Liebe und das Blut, zum anderen hat Rot… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

red ribbon — noun : a red ribbon usually with appropriate words or markings awarded the second place winner in a competition …   Useful english dictionary

red ribbon — a badge, banner, rosette, or the like made of red colored ribbon or other material and used to signify the achievement of second place, as in a contest. Cf. blue ribbon. [1715 25] * * * …   Universalium

red ribbon — noun 1》 US an award for coming second in a competition. 2》 Canadian an award for coming first in a competition …   English new terms dictionary

Red Ribbon Week — is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. Contents 1 History 1.1 Murder of DEA agent 1.2 National prominence …   Wikipedia

Red ribbon week — is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually, every October 23rd 31st.It can make you feel good about your self if you are drug free.In 1985,agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena] was kidnapped while… …   Wikipedia

Red Ribbon Express — is an AIDS/HIV awareness campaign train by the Indian Railways. External links * [http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/29/stories/2005072915630800.htm] Red Ribbon Express to spread AIDS awareness * [http://www.hinduonnet.com/2005/01/10/stories/20050110056… …   Wikipedia