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cudbear Definition

cud·bear (kud′ber′)

noun

  1. a purple dye prepared from lichens
  2. orchil

Etymology: coined < Cuthbert by Dr. Cuthbert Gordon, 18th-c. Brit physician, who developed the dye

cudbear Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • manufacture: In order to preserve the valuable secret of the cudbear manufacture, the most stringent precautions were taken.

Browse dictionary entries near cudbear

  1. ‹ cud
  2. ‹ cucurbit
  3. ‹ cucumber tree
  4. ‹ cucumber
  5. ‹ cucullate
  6. ‹ cuckoopint
  7. ‹ cuckooflower
  8. ‹ cuckoo clock
  9. ‹ cuckoo
  10. ‹ cuckold
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  2. cuddlesome ›
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  4. cuddy ›
  5. cudgel ›
  6. cudweed ›
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  8. cue ball ›
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