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Cudbear

Definition: Cudbear refers to a purplish-red dye obtained from certain lichens. It is predominantly used for coloring fabrics.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. A purplish-red dye derived from lichens.
2. A fabric colored with cudbear.

Usage:

Sense 1:

The textile industry uses cudbear as a natural dye to impart a reddish-purple hue to various fabrics.

Sample Sentence 1:

The ancient Romans were known to use cudbear extensively to dye their garments.

Sample Sentence 2:

The process of extracting cudbear from lichens can be quite complex.

Sense 2:

This vintage shawl has been beautifully woven with delicate cudbear patterns.

Sample Sentence 3:

The exhibit displayed a range of traditional Scottish kilts, some of which were dyed with cudbear.

Related Products:

• Cudbear Dye
• Cudbear-Colored Fabric
• Cudbear Patterned Shawls