a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects
Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
[ Syn: cochineal insect , dactylopius coccus ]
a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects
Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
[ Syn: cochineal insect , dactylopius coccus ]