cudbear

cud·bear

C0793900 (kŭd′bâr′)n. A purplish-red dye derived from certain lichens.

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[After Cuthbert Gordon, 18th-century Scottish chemist.]

cudbear

(ˈkʌdˌbɛə) n (Dyeing) another name for orchil[C18: whimsical alteration of Cuthbert, the Christian name of Dr Gordon, 18th-century Scot who patented the dye. See cuddy²]

cud•bear

(ˈkʌdˌbɛər)

n. a violet coloring matter obtained from various lichens, esp. Lecanora tartarea. [1760–70; coinage by Cuthbert Gordon, 18th-century Scottish chemist, based on his own name]

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cudbear - a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichensarchil, orchildye, dyestuff - a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair