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单词 orchil
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Definition of orchil in English:

orchil

noun ˈɔːtʃɪlˈɔrkəl
  • 1mass noun A red or violet dye obtained from certain lichens, used as a source of litmus, orcinol, and other pigments.

    苔色素

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He paints women with coloured earth, mud, carbon powder or orchil.
  • 2A lichen with flattened fronds from which orchil is produced.

    (地衣)染料衣

    Roccella (order Graphidiales) and other genera: several species, including the Mediterranean R. tinctoria, used for dyeing, and the Madagascan R. montagnei, used for litmus

Origin

Late 15th century: from Old French orcheil, related to Spanish urchilla; of uncertain origin.

Definition of orchil in US English:

orchil

nounˈɔrkəlˈôrkəl
  • 1A red or violet dye obtained from certain lichens, used as a source of litmus, orcinol, and other pigments.

    苔色素

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He paints women with coloured earth, mud, carbon powder or orchil.
  • 2A lichen with flattened fronds from which a red or violet dye can be obtained.

    (地衣)染料衣

    Roccella (order Graphidiales) and other genera: several species, including the Mediterranean R. tinctoria, used for dyeing, and the Madagascan R. montagnei, used for litmus

Origin

Late 15th century: from Old French orcheil, related to Spanish urchilla; of uncertain origin.

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