cochineal


Definition: Meaning of, cochineal in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌkɒtʃɪˈniːl;ˈkɒtʃɪniːl /

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  1. a substance used to give food a red colour
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cochineal used in phrases

  • cochineal insect (noun)
    1. mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
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Pronunciation: ˈbiːfsteɪk məˈrɛl
Parts of Speech: noun
but never truly pitted a poisonous gyromitra; the surface of the fertile body is smooth at first and becomes progressively undulating and wrinkled ; colour varies from dull yellow to brown