cochineal in German

cochineal in German is Cochenille, Cochenillelaus, Cochenilleschildlaus — cochineal means a small insect that lives on prickly pear cactus plants in warm parts of the Americas.

cochineal in German

Cochenille

noun

(countable) A scale insect of the species Dactylopius coccus, native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, which lives on prickly pear cacti (genus Opuntia).

Cochenillelaus

noun

(countable) A scale insect of the species Dactylopius coccus, native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, which lives on prickly pear cacti (genus Opuntia).

Cochenilleschildlaus

noun

(countable) A scale insect of the species Dactylopius coccus, native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, which lives on prickly pear cacti (genus Opuntia).

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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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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What is "cochineal" in German?

"cochineal" in German is Cochenille, Cochenillelaus, Cochenilleschildlaus. cochineal means: A small insect that lives on prickly pear cactus plants in warm parts of the Americas.

Are there other ways to say "cochineal" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "cochineal": Cochenille, Cochenillelaus, Cochenilleschildlaus.

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