cochineal in Russian
cochineal in Russian is кошени́ль — cochineal means a scale insect of the species Dactylopius coccus, native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, which lives on prickly pear cacti (genus Opuntia).
cochineal in Russian
What does "cochineal" mean?
- noun A scale insect of the species Dactylopius coccus, native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, which lives on prickly pear cacti (genus Opuntia).
- noun A vivid red dye made from the dried bodies of cochineal insects.
- noun The vivid red colour of this dye.
Common Russian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cochineal" in Russian?
"cochineal" in Russian is кошени́ль. cochineal means: A scale insect of the species Dactylopius coccus, native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, which lives on prickly pear cacti (genus Opuntia).
How do you pronounce кошени́ль?
"cochineal" in Russian is кошени́ль, pronounced "koshenil".