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cochineal in French

cochineal in French is cochenille — cochineal means a small insect that lives on prickly pear cactus plants in warm parts of the Americas.

cochineal in French

cochenille

noun

What does "cochineal" mean?

noun A small insect that lives on prickly pear cactus plants in warm parts of the Americas.
noun A bright red dye produced from the dried bodies of small insects.
noun The bright red colour of this dye.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "cochineal" in French?

"cochineal" in French is cochenille. cochineal means: A small insect that lives on prickly pear cactus plants in warm parts of the Americas.

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