crottle

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Noun crottle has 1 sense

crottle, crottal, crotal - any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made
--₁ is a kind of lichen
--₁ is a member of Parmelia, genus Parmelia

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Crottle

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A lichen used for dyeing.

Example sentence 1: The weaver used crottle to create vibrant colors in her textile art.

Example sentence 2: The traditional method of dyeing with crottle has been passed down for generations.

Sense 2: A type of lichen found on rocks in Scotland and Ireland.

Example sentence 1: The rugged cliffs of the Scottish highlands are covered in crottle.

Example sentence 2: The local herbalist collected crottle for its medicinal properties.

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