Associations to the word «Cudbear»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

CUDBEAR, noun. A violet-red powder, difficult to moisten with water, prepared from certain lichens, especially Lecanora tartarea, and used for making violet or purple dye.
CUDBEAR, noun. (botany) A lichen (Lecanora tartarea), from which the powder is obtained.

Dictionary definition

CUDBEAR, noun. A purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens.

Wise words

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