archil

noun ar·chil \ˈär-chəl\

Definition of ARCHIL

: a violet dye obtained from lichens (genera Roccella and Lecanora)

: a lichen that yields archil

Middle English orchell

First Known Use: 15th century

Medical Dictionary

noun ar·chil \ˈär-chəl\

: a violet dye obtained from lichens (genera Rocella and Lecanora)—see cudbear

: a lichen that yields archil

ar·chil also or·chil \ˈȯr-\

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