orchil
IPA: ˈɔrkʌɫ
noun
- Any of several lichens, especially those of the genera Roccella and Lecanora.
- The purple dye, orcein, extracted from them (especially Lecanora tartarea) and often used as substitute for Tyrian purple.
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Examples of "orchil" in Sentences
- The orchil dye was used to create vibrant purple hues in ancient textiles
- The subtle scent of orchil filled the air as we wandered through the fields of blooming lichen
- The rich history of orchil harvesting dates back centuries in Scotland
- The delicate orchil dye was a prized possession among the ancient Phoenicians
- The farmers carefully gathered the rare orchil lichen to create their prized purple dye
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