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Word "COCHINEAL" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
Synonyms:
cochineal insect, dactylopius coccus

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects

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Clue Source Date
Mexican insect whose crushed body provides a crimson substance used for colouring food (9)
Red food dye
Dye coloured in a cloche (9)
Food colouring The Times Concise 25 Dec 2021
Red chicken existing without head The Telegraph Toughie 02 Sep 2021
Mexican insect found in black rock enclosing ravine
Scarlet and black rock enclosing ravine
Red or black stuff around piece of meat
Food colouring company feature retails regularly
Dye, black mineral covering backbone
Firm with exceptional Chilean red
Red food dye (from beetles) The Guardian Quick 02 Sep 2016
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