Cochineal
Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˈkaɪˈniɫ/
Cochineal (noun)
- a red dye made from insects used in food and cosmetics.
- a small insect from which a red dye is made.
Examples
- The fabric was dyed with cochineal for a vibrant red color.
- Cochineal is used to produce a natural red dye.
Common collocations: cochineal dye, vibrant cochineal, harvest cochineal, cochineal source