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cochineal

The correct spelling is cochineal.

How to pronounce cochineal

noun

IPA: /ˌkɒtʃɪˈniː(ə)l/

Say it like: Coc-hin-eel

The correct spelling is cochineal. A species of insect (Dactylopius coccus).

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A species of insect (Dactylopius coccus).
  2. 2.A vivid red dye made from the bodies of cochineal insects.
  3. 3.The vivid red color of this dye.

adjective

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

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