Definition of Cochineal insect

1. Noun. Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye.

Exact synonyms: Cochineal, Dactylopius Coccus
Generic synonyms: Scale Insect
Group relationships: Dactylopius, Genus Dactylopius

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cochineal Insect

cochairwoman
cochairwomen
cochampion
cochampions
cochannel
cochaperone
cochaperones
cochaperonin
cochaperonins
coches
cochin
cochin china
cochineal
cochineal fig
cochineal figs
cochineal insect (current term)
cochineals
cochins
cochlea
cochleae
cochlear
cochlear aqueduct
cochlear area
cochlear branch of labyrinthine artery
cochlear canal
cochlear canaliculus
cochlear diseases
cochlear duct
cochlear ganglion
cochlear hair cell

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