Cudbear

[kʌdbєә]

Definition

(n.) A powder of a violet red color, difficult to moisten with water, used for making violet or purple dye. It is prepared from certain species of lichen, especially Lecanora tartarea.

(n.) A lichen (Lecanora tartarea), from which the powder is obtained.

Typist: Preston

Definition

n. a purple or violet coloured powder prepared from a lichen used in dyeing.

Edited by Juanita