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Definition of Crotal
1. Noun. Any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made.
Generic synonyms: Lichen
Group relationships: Genus Parmelia, Parmelia
Definition of Crotal
1. a type of lichen [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crotal
Literary usage of Crotal
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. On the Manners and Customs of the Ancient Irish by Eugene O'Curry (1873)
"... except crotal, the husks of fruit, ie castanets ; bells put on the necks ...
crotal not known in Ireland,—everything written about it is pure invention. ..."
2. Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire by Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire (1863)
"Ancient crotal, or Pear-shaped Bell. 13th November, 1862. LITERARY SECTION. REV.
A. HUME, DCL, in the Chair. At this meeting the attendance was increased by ..."
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