| Meaning | scarlet dye like cochineal; extracted with alkali from stick lac. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | dye, dyestuff | A usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair |
| Substances | stick lac | lac in its natural state as scraped off twigs and dried |
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