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dactylopius
 

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Noun dactylopius has 1 sense
  1. Dactylopius, genus Dactylopius - type genus of the Dactylopiidae
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Dactylopiidae, family Dactylopiidae
    --1 has members: cochineal insect, cochineal, Dactylopius coccus

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Dactylopius

Noun

A genus of scale insects primarily known for producing the valuable red dye called cochineal.

Example sentences:

  1. The dactylopius insect is harvested and processed to extract cochineal dye.
  2. Many indigenous cultures have used dactylopius for centuries to obtain bright red pigments for various purposes.

Adjective

Relating to or derived from the dactylopius insects.

Example sentences:

  1. The dactylopius dye is highly sought after due to its intense color and natural origin.
  2. She used a dactylopius-based pigment to achieve the vibrant red shade in her painting.

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