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Cochineal Insect (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The cochineal insect, native to Mexico, has been a significant source of food coloring for centuries due to its vibrant red pigment.
  • Cochineal insect, also known as the red scale insect, primarily feeds on the prickly pear and other types of cacti found in Mexico.
  • Mexican artisanship often incorporates the use of the cochineal insect, using its extract to dye materials, such as silk and wool.
  • When it was discovered that the cochineal insect was the primary producer of this vibrant red dye, its demand skyrocketed, influencing Spanish colonization.
  • Aztecs, before the Spanish conquest, frequently utilized the cochineal insect's red pigment in traditional ceremonies and as a sign of nobility.

Synonyms

  • Dactylopius Coccus
  • Cochineal
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