archil

/ˈɑrtʃəl/
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Definitions of archil
  1. noun
    any of various lecanoras that yield the dye archil
    synonyms: orchil
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    type of:
    lecanora
    any lichen of the genus Lecanora; some used in dyeing; some used for food
  2. noun
    a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens
    synonyms: cudbear, orchil
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    type of:
    dye, dyestuff
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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