crottle UK
ˈkrɒtəl
Definition

Definition of crottle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
dyeDatedUKlichen used for making reddish brown dyeDatedUK
  • Crottle was traditionally used to dye wool.
crotal
2.
botanyDatedUKlichen from genus Parmelia for purple dyeDatedUK
  • The crottle gave the fabric a rich purple hue.
fungus lichen
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  • crottle: lichen from genus Parmelia for purple dye
    lichen from genus Parmelia for purple dye

Origin of crottle

Gaelic, crotal (lichen)

Examples of crottle in a sentence

  • Artisans value crottle for its natural tint.
  • Crottle was used by ancient cultures for dyeing.
  • The artist preferred crottle for its natural color.

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  1. French:lichen d'Islande, parmelie, ...
  2. German:Färbeflechte, Flechte, ...
  3. Italian:lichene per tintura rossiccia, lichene tintorio, ...
  4. Spanish:líquen tintóreo, líquen, ...
  5. Portuguese:líquen corante, líquen, ...
  6. Chinese:染料地衣, 紫色地衣, ...
  7. Japanese:クロトル, パーメリア地衣類, ...
  8. Arabic:نُبات أُشْنَة يُستخدم لصبغ بني محمر, كُرُوتِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְרוֹטֶל, חֲזָזִית, ...
  10. Russian:лишайник для краски, лишайник для красителя, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кротл, лишайник, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रॉटल, लाइकेन, ...
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