Cudbear
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cudbear is a noun meaning A rim lichen, crabseye lichen (Ochrolechia tartarea.
Meaning
A rim lichen, crabseye lichen (Ochrolechia tartarea.
More Meanings
- (historical) A violet-red dye powder, prepared from certain lichens, especially Ochrolechia tartarea.
Example Sentences
ORCHELLA WEEDS. The cylindrical and flat species of Roccella used in the manufacture of Orchil or Archil, and Cudbear, are so called by the makers.
Word Forms
- cudbears
- cudbeard
Synonyms for cudbear
Depending on context, synonyms include cudweed, archil, orchil.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include archil, orchil, lake, carmine, claret, tournsol.
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