archil

• Существительное, обозначающее фиолетовый краситель, получаемый из некоторых лишайников (орсейль), или любой из различных лишайников рода Lecanora, дающих этот краситель.

A noun referring to a purplish dye obtained from certain orchil lichens, or to any of the various lecanora lichens that yield this dye.

1. Purplish dyeC2formal

   A purplish-red dye obtained from certain lichens, used historically for coloring fabrics and in art.

   Пурпурный краситель

   • The ancient manuscript was illustrated with archil ink.
   • Artists in the Middle Ages used archil to create vibrant purple hues.
   • The textile industry once relied on archil for dyeing wool.

   Синонимыcudbearorchil

2. Lichen sourceC2formal

   Any of various lichens, especially of the genus Roccella or Lecanora, that yield the dye archil.

   Источник лишайника

   • The archil lichen grows on coastal rocks in the Mediterranean.
   • Botanists studied the archil species for their unique chemical properties.
   • Harvesting archil lichens was a traditional practice in some regions.

   Синонимыorchil