Archil

[ɑ:tʃil]

Definition

(noun.) any of various lecanoras that yield the dye archil.

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Definition

(n.) A violet dye obtained from several species of lichen (Roccella tinctoria, etc.), which grow on maritime rocks in the Canary and Cape Verd Islands, etc.

(n.) The plant from which the dye is obtained.

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Definition

n. a colouring substance obtained from various species of lichens.

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