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Cochineal Insect.
Cochineal Insect - as a noun
Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cochineal16dactylopius coccusExample Sentences
"The cochineal insect is commonly used to produce red dyes."
"Farmers in South America cultivate cochineal insects for commercial purposes."
"The crimson color of the fabric was derived from cochineal insects."
"The Mayans and Aztecs were among the first to utilize the cochineal insect for its dye properties."
"The cochineal insect feeds on cactus plants in its natural habitat."
