What does Fucus mean?
Definitions for Fucus
ˈfyu kəsfu·cus
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Princeton's WordNet
fucusnoun
any member of the genus Fucus
Wiktionary
fucusnoun
Any alga of the genus Fucus.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
FUCUSnoun
Paint for the face.
Etymology: Latin.
Women chat
Of fucus this, and fucus that. Ben Jonson.Those who paint for debauchery should have the fucus pulled off, and the coarseness underneath discovered. Collier.
Wikipedia
Fucus
Fucus is a genus of brown algae found in the intertidal zones of rocky seashores almost throughout the world.
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Fucus is a type of brown algae or seaweed that is found primarily in the intertidal zones of rocky seashores. The term 'Fucus' can also refer specifically to a genus of brown algae that includes many species, such as Fucus vesiculosus, also known as bladderwrack. Fucus species are known for their distinctive branching fronds and small air bladders that help them to float. They play important roles in their ecosystems and are also used in some human industries, including as a source of iodine.
Webster Dictionary
Fucusnoun
a paint; a dye; also, false show
Fucusnoun
a genus of tough, leathery seaweeds, usually of a dull brownish green color; rockweed
Etymology: [L. rock lichen, orchil, used as a red dye, red or purple color, disguise, deceit.]
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Fucus
Fucus is a genus of brown algae found in the intertidal zones of rocky seashores almost throughout the world.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Fucus
fū′kus, n. a genus of seaweed containing the wrack and other species: a dye: a disguise.—adj. Fuciv′orous, eating seaweed.—n. Fū′coid, fossil seaweed.—adj. containing fucoids.—adj. Fū′cused, painted. [L. fucus, seaweed.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Fucus
A genus of BROWN ALGAE in the family Fucaceae. It is found in temperate, marine intertidal areas along rocky coasts and is a source of ALGINATES. Some species of Fucus are referred to as KELP.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Fucus in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Fucus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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