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cochineal Definition and Meaning in English (cochineal definition)

noun
Synonyms:carminecrimson dye
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Cochineal definition: A scarlet dye made from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects, primarily used in food, cosmetics, and textiles.

Definitions of Cochineal

  1. 1noun

    A scarlet dye made from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects, primarily used in food, cosmetics, and textiles.

  2. 2noun

    A small scale insect (Dactylopius coccus) native to tropical and subtropical America, from which the cochineal dye is obtained.

Example Sentences

“The vibrant red color in traditional textiles often came from cochineal.”

“Cochineal is a natural dye used in some food products and cosmetics.”

Synonyms

carminecrimson dye

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nouncochineal insect
nouncochineal dye

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Cochineal definition: A scarlet dye made from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects, primarily used in food, cosmetics, and textiles.
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'Cochineal' translates to 'cochineal' in English. Cochineal definition: A scarlet dye made from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects, primarily used in food, cosmetics, and textiles.
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