archil

ˈɑrkɪl

Definition

Definition of archil - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

dyeing

Dated

purple dye obtained from lichens

Dated

The fabric was colored using archil.

cudbear

orchil

biology

Dated

lichen used to make a purple dye

Dated

Archil grows on rocks and trees.

cudbear

orchil

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of archil

Medieval Latin, archil (a type of lichen)

Terms with archil included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

roccella

organism

lichen used to make dyes like archil and litmus

Examples of archil in a sentence

Archil was a popular dye in ancient times.
The vibrant color of the fabric comes from archil.
Archil is harvested for its valuable dye.

View all translations of archil

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:orseille, lichen d'orseille, ...
German:Orseille, ...
Italian:oricello, ...
Spanish:tintura de oricella, líquen de orceína, ...
Portuguese:tintureira, orchil, ...
Chinese:紫胶, 紫草, ...
Japanese:アーチル, ...
Arabic:أرشيل, أُرْسِيل, ...
Hebrew:אַרְכִיל, ...
Russian:орхил, лишайник архил, ...
Ukrainian:фарба орхіл, архіл, ...
Hindi:आर्चिल, लाइकेन, ...
Bengali:আর্চিল, ...
Catalan:orxil, archil, ...
Czech:archil, barvířský lišejník, ...
Danish:archil, ...
Dutch:orseille, ...
Greek:αρχίλιο, αρχίλ, ...
Hungarian:archil, bíborfestéket adó zuzmó, ...
Khmer:ថ្នាំជ្រលក់ពណ៌ស្វាយពីស្លែ, ស្លែប្រភេទមួយដែលប្រើសម្រាប់ផលិតថ្នាំពណ៌ស្វាយ, ...
Korean:아칠, 아르킬, ...
Persian:رنگ ارغوانی, ارچیل, ...
Polish:orszel, archil, ...
Portuguese (BR):tintureira, orcela, ...
Romanian:orcilă, archil, ...
Swedish:orseill, orseille, ...
Thai:สีย้อมม่วง, ครั่งสีม่วง, ...
Turkish:mor boya, archil, ...
Vietnamese:thuốc nhuộm tím, archil, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of archil - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Origin of archil

Terms related to archil

Terms with archil included in their meaning

Examples of archil in a sentence

View all translations of archil

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery