orchil

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

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее фиолетовый краситель, получаемый из некоторых лишайников, или сами лишайники, дающие этот краситель.

1. Purplish dye C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Пурпурный краситель

   Синонимы: archilcudbear

2. Lichen source C2 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Лишайник-источник

   Синонимы: archil