Synonyms for cochineal
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A scale insect of the species Dactylopius coccus, native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, which lives on prickly pear cacti (genus Opuntia).
Forms
- Plural
- cochineals → carmines…
Example sentences
- carmine My favourite colour is carmine red.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cochineal | steady | |
| carmine | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- carmine2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (carmine2 = 2 syllables).