Definitions of cochineal insect [ˌkɒtʃ əˈnil, ˌkoʊ tʃə-, ˈkɒtʃ əˌnil, ˈkoʊ tʃə-]

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1. (n.) cochineal insect
any of various scale insects, of the family Dactylopiidae, that feed on cactus and have a bright red body fluid used as a dye.

Etymology: (1795–1805)

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1. (noun) cochineal insect, cochineal, Dactylopius coccus
Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye

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