Meaning of orchil in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrkəl/

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  1. Noun

    orchil

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens
  2. 2. any of various lecanoras that yield the dye archil

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