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Meaning of cochineal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cochineal

Pronunciation:/ˌkɒtʃɪˈniː(ə)l//ˌkɑtʃɪˈni(ə)l/

noun

Definitions

  1. A species of insect (Dactylopius coccus).

  2. A vivid red dye made from the bodies of cochineal insects.

    Synonyms:E120

  3. The vivid red color of this dye.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Possessing a vivid red color, as produced from dying with cochineal.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cochineal

Related words

cochineal insectdactylopius coccuscarminelacalumscaleharmfulcochinille