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orchil

/ˈɔː.kɪl/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das einen violetten Farbstoff bezeichnet, der aus bestimmten Flechten gewonnen wird, oder die Flechten selbst, die diesen Farbstoff liefern.

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noun

/ˈɔː.kɪl/C2formal
  • deSubstantiv, das einen violetten Farbstoff bezeichnet, der aus bestimmten Flechten gewonnen wird, oder die Flechten selbst, die diesen Farbstoff liefern.

A noun referring to a purplish dye obtained from certain lichens, or to the lichens themselves that yield this dye.

  1. Purplish dyeC2formal

    A purple or violet dye obtained from certain lichens, used historically for coloring fabrics.

    deOrchil

    • The ancient artisans used orchil to dye their robes a deep purple.
    • Orchil was a valuable trade commodity in medieval Europe.
    • The fabric was colored with a natural orchil dye.

    Synonymearchilcudbear

  2. Lichen sourceC2formalscientific

    Any of various lichens, especially of the genus Roccella or Lecanora, from which the dye orchil is extracted.

    deFlechtenart zur Orseille-Gewinnung

    • The orchil lichen grows on coastal rocks in the Mediterranean.
    • Collectors harvested orchil from cliffs for the dye industry.
    • This species of orchil is known for its high dye yield.

    Synonymearchil