Cinnabar (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• Cinnabar moths play an important ecological role as their larvae serve as biological controls to curb ragwort populations in infested regions.
• Historically native to Europe and western Asia, the cinnabar has now spread and has also become well established across many regions within the United States and parts of South America.
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Synonyms

• Cinnabar Moth
• Callimorpha Jacobeae

Hypernyms

• Arctiid Moth

Meaning ²

A heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

• Cinnabar was used as a pigment in ancient China to create vibrant red colors in artwork and decorations.
• The geologist carefully extracted a sample of cinnabar from the mine for further analysis.
• In ancient times, cinnabar was mined for its mercury content, which was used to create various medicinal products.
• The red color of the cinnabar deposits was a clear indication of the presence of mercury in the ore.
• Cinnabar has been used for centuries as a source of mercury, but its toxicity has made it a hazardous substance to handle.